Supervisory Agricultural Commodity Grader (Grain)

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Plans, directs and coordinates day-to-day assignments of Federal personnel engaged in weighing, grading, testing, sampling, and certifying agricultural commodities. Coordinates the day-to-day supervision of FGIS inspectors, weighers and samplers; provides technical on-the-job instructions in weighing, grading and sampling methods, and techniques. Recommends changes and revisions in weighing procedures, official standards, and specifications. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations to assure that Federal Standards and specifications are uniformly interpreted and applied. Directs and supervises the handling of appeals under the U.S. Grain Standards Act of 1916, and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Deals directly with industry representatives to resolve problems that occur in inspection, weighing, safety, billing, personnel, staffing, workloads and other areas where problems may develop.