LTE Produce Inspectors - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Introduction Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) works hard to protect and promote Wisconsin's agricultural industries and consumers. As an agency, we strive to serve the people of Wisconsin assuring: safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. To successfully attain these goals, we recognize our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain.What We Are Seeking: The DATCP's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is recruiting to fill multiple Produce Inspector Limited Term Employment vacancies. During the peak seed potato shipping season (late January to Late April), inspectors are expected to work 40 hours or more per week. During the rest of the year, a limited number of hours may be available on an occasional basis.Where These Positions Will Be Working: These positions will be headquartered in Antigo, Wisconsin. Inspectors will report to the University of Wisconsin's Seed Potato Certification Office in Antigo and then travel to various seed potato farms and storage sheds in the area; inspectors must provide their own transportation to and from work sites. Position Summary These LTE positions sample, inspect, and grade seed potatoes and other fruits and vegetables at shipping point entering commercial channels of sales. Incumbents are required to draw representative samples and examine each unit in the sample both externally and internally for defects in accordance with federal grade standards. Incumbent certifies the grade by writing an official inspection certificate. Incumbent must obtain and maintain USDA-AMS Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Authorization License pursuant to 7 CFR, Part 51 and 107 of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Act.20% - Collection of representative samples.50% - Analysis of samples and determination of grade from the samples collected.30% - Preparation and issuance of official inspection certificates. Salary Information The Produce Inspector classification is in schedule/ range 05-11.Pay will be $20.79 per hourFor current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. Job Details DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.Applicant must be a resident of Wisconsin (18 years of age or older).Applicant must possess a valid driver's license, including proof of current auto insurance, OR the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes.Inspectors are required to lift up to 50 pounds; standing on their feet for long periods of time and reaching with their hands is quite common. Much of this work takes place in unheated agricultural sheds with dust, damp or wet products, low temperatures and other adverse conditions.Due to the nature of the work, hours and shifts will vary. Work may exceed 40 hours per week during inspection season.Inspector must obtain and maintain USDA-AMS Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Authorization License pursuant to 7 CFR, Part 51 and 107, of the Federal Agriculture Marketing Act.Travel and outdoor work are required 12 months of the year; conditions are frequently dusty, dirty and may be hazardous.Limited term positions are not civil service classified positions, do not have rights to permanent civil service classified positions, and do not lead to permanent status.This position is Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year) Qualifications Qualified applicants will have the following:Training, education, and/or experience related to performing inspections, evaluations, sampling and/or quality control functions in an agricultural or food processing environment. How To Apply If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: #16474 to complete your application for this posting.The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account in Wisc.jobs (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the Apply for Job button listed on the top right of the announcement page. You will be required to upload a current resume (and you are strongly encouraged to upload a letter of qualifications) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. For more applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications, click here .Your resume (and letter of qualifications, if submitted) will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance . Questions about this employment opportunity can be directed to Eric Scheftgen at [email protected] & (608)###-#### Deadline to Apply First consideration will be given to application materials received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024; additional application review will take place on a weekly basis thereafter.Applications will be accepted until needed positions have been filled or February 28, 2025, whichever comes first.