Agricultural Economists provide economic information, data and analyses of specialty crops, dairy products, livestock, meat, and poultry commodities for domestic food assistance programs and/or assess the impact of AMS marketing order and research and promotion programs. These duties may include: 

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 conduct examinations of storage facilities licensed under the United States Warehouse Act (USWA) and/or facilities operating under a Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Storage Agreement. Many states require warehouse licensing for agricultural products, and licensing or CCC approval is often a prerequisite for participation in various government and industry programs. 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: