Agricultural Program Supervisor I pay range

What the state says the job is

Agricultural Commodity Grading This is supervisory and administrative work in assisting with the management of a grading program by working as a field supervisor over several areas of peanut, fruit, and vegetable grading within the Marketing Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This is accomplished by applying U.S. Grading Standards to determine size, quality, condition, and grade of these products. Work includes the training and supervision of a large number of permanent, temporary, and seasonal graders; maintaining and reviewing records and reports; monitoring quality control and the maintenance and calibration of related equipment; and dealing with plant management and/or producers concerning methods or procedures which will improve the quality of the product.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Agricultural Commodity Grading (i) Thorough knowledge of the USDA standards, principles, and procedures for grading agricultural products in the area of assignment. (ii) Thorough knowledge of processing procedures and sanitation standards as applied to the determination of grade. (iii) Considerable knowledge of equipment calibration and use in the area of assignment. (iv) Considerable knowledge of the packing and shipping requirements of the various contractors and receivers. (v) Ability to train and supervise employees in grading procedures and equipment usage. (vi) Ability to conduct quality control tests to ensure quality and uniformity in grading procedures. (vii) Ability to make uniform ...

Minimum qualifications

Agricultural Commodity Grading: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of closely related work experience including three years of grading experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification: Licensure by USDA for commodities graded; possession of a valid state driver's license. Nematology Laboratory Management: Bachelor's degree in biology, plant pathology or a closely related curriculum including coursework in plant pathology or nematology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in laboratory or field nematology work; or an equivalent combination ...