Microbiologists conduct microbiological analyses, keep proper records, and interpret results. In addition, they assure the technical quality of the microbiological analyses, carryout quality control activities, and provide authoritative information to industry personnel and government officials. This work may include:

Compliance and Enforcement Specialists plan and administer compliance and enforcement, litigation coordination, and compliance plans. They accomplish this through a variety of activities, including compliance reviews, program analysis, investigations, and interpretive support. Specialists also manage marketing order committee compliance efforts and focus committees on the prevention of violations to create an environment in which handlers have less incentive to violate than to comply with program requirements.

Applications will be accepted for seasonal Agricultural Commodity Graders (Classer Trainee, GS-1980-05), $18.06 P.H. beginning August 14. Application forms OF-612 and OF-306 can be obtained from the address above or you can request a copy by email from FlorenceCO@usda.gov.  Selected individuals will be trained in the classification of cotton and must pass the Cotton & Tobacco Program Classer Examination.

Agricultural Warehouse Inspectors audit warehouse examinations, investigate safety issues in the field, and serve as a safety liaison and advisor during warehouse examinations and safety inspections. These duties may involve:

Plant Variety Examiners assists in providing intellectual property protection to breeders of new varieties of sexually reproduced, tuber propagated, and asexually reproduced plant varieties. They implement the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA), by examining new applications and grant certificates to protects plant varieties.  These duties may include:

Applications will be accepted for SEASONAL HVI Operator positions beginning September 16th, 2024.  To apply, email resume with full name and contact information to MemphisCO@usda.gov.  For any questions, please contact the Memphis Classing Office, 3275 Appling Rd., Memphis, TN  38133; telephone number (901) 384-3025. Applications will not be accepted after 3:00 pm on December 16th, 2024.