Poultry GraderPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4882858) ApplyPoultry GraderSalary $38,168.00 AnnuallyLocation Farmerville, LAJob TypeUnclassifiedJob NumberAHFS-5063459-3.25.25-CHDepartmentDAF-Agriculture and ForestryOpening Date03/25/2025Closing Date4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationJob number: AHFS-5063459-3.25.25-CH The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This position (#50634599) is located in the Office of Animal Health & Food Safety Poultry & Egg Division, in Union Parish. This position will be filled as an Unclassified Appointment Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. No Civil Service test scores required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a need a special accommodation for a disability. For further information about this vacancy contact:Cody Hulbert Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 [email protected] Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.Examples of WorkThis position performs inspection services for the Office of Animal Health & Food Safety, Poultry & Eggs Programs within the Department of Agriculture & Forestry. Inspections are conducted at Foster Farms Poultry Plant. The Poultry Programs are responsible for voluntary grading service on poultry, resident poultry plant grading, fee grading for poultry performed by federally licensed state graders, state grading and certification of poultry for state institutions at USDA approved poultry plants. Supervision for this position is received from an Agriculture Specialist Program Manager and the employee may be asked to assist with lead worker responsibilities over lower-level Agriculture Specialists positions.60%Obtains and maintains a USDA license and performs grading of poultry and poultry products.Takes appropriate enforcement actions to ensure regulatory non-compliances are corrected.Employee inspects and grades poultry or poultry products in a plant environment as a resident grader to ensure that all USDA regulations are followed, and the product is in compliance.Ensures that all Federal and State rules and regulations governing poultry & poultry products are followed.Prepares and issues USDA grade certificates as needed, keeps USDA files up to date as required and works withappropriate USDA supervision as required by Federal/State cooperative agreement.Monitors and verifies the grading of poultry and poultry products performed by industry graders by observing,examining samples of finished product, counting, weighing, and checking temperatures to ensure compliance with USDA regulations.Responsible for conducting examination of grade and certifying quality, quantity, condition and method of handlingpoultry and poultry products in poultry plants.25%Prepares reports regarding inspection and grading activities of poultry and poultry products.Prepares and issues federal and state certificates from inspections performed in poultry plants as well as fee workperformed on USDA commodities.The employee ensures that poultry contracts adhere to the specifications requested by state institutions or applicants.Responsible for grading and certification of poultry for state institutions.10%Updates industry representatives and other associated personnel on new State & Federal regulatory policy.Assist in training potential new USDA graders in a plant environment.5%Uses knowledge & training to assist other inspectors in the performance of difficult or complex inspections.Receives and responds to complaints from public and regulated industries.Other duties as may be assigned. Functional Requirements:
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Reaching above shoulders
Climbing stairs
Frequent reaching above shoulder height
Occasional bending or kneeling
Drive a vehicle to perform inspections
Lifting items such as tools, computer, scanner, luggage or other items used to travel and perform duties/attend class throughout the state
Climbing on and off transport and tractor
Environmental Factors:
Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
Occasional excessive heat and humidity
Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
Working in cold temperatures for short periods of time
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.01 To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?
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EmployerState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email