Commodity Analyst jobs in Spokane, WA

Description

Duties

What to Expect
Some of the various responsibilities within this role:

• Inspects commodities to meet State and Federal/State shipping point requirements. US Apple Export Act, Importing countries specific work plans and phytosanitary requirements.
• Interprets and applies grade standards while performing inspection procedures for fresh commodities such as potatoes, pears, onions, apples, and cherries.
• Follows established sampling procedures when marking/pulling and/or obtaining samples.
• Identifies and documents various quality and condition defects such as off color, skin breaks, bruising, sutures, decay, and rain cracks.
• Records detailed accurate inspection information such as sample data into F&V's FA2LT inspection system or appropriate paper documents.
• Determines if product meets country work plan requirements.
• Ensures shipping carton markings are complete and accurate.
• Enforces state and federal fruit and vegetable laws and regulations.
• Rejects inspection lots when product is out of tolerance. Issues off grade/condition reports for noncompliant commodities that do not meet Federal/State regulations and follow proper procedures to ensure the product has the proper disposition.
• Issues federal-state certificates, shipping documents and other clearance documents for domestic and foreign destinations.
• Identifies post-harvest decay and performs additional inspection protocol.
• Conducts on-line quality control for industry participating in the Certificate of Compliance Program.
• Performs general administrative activities such as time records, mileage reimbursements, etc.
• Collector of pests for identification. Knowledge of pest collection protocol, chain of custody procedures including how to inspect and collect the specimen.

Qualifications

Who should apply?
Professionals with:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to travel on agency business.
• Must maintain a Federal Commodity Inspection License (FV200) for all commodities within the assigned area.
• Must be able to distinguish between certain colors and pass a color-blind test.

• Two years of college level course work with major emphasis in horticulture, agronomy, or closely related field.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend federal directives, rules, and regulations, and state and agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Must demonstrate good time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Regular and reliable work attendance.
• Ability to read, interpret, comprehend, and follow inspections and methodology in policies, procedures, directives, notices, rules, and regulations relating to the position and the industry.
• Ability to operate standard inspection equipment- i.e., sizing rings, knives, scales, tablet computer, pressure tester, refractometer, and thermometer.
• Effectively train or retrain inspection staff under the direction and supervision of the ACIS or Regional Manager.

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
• 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

• 
  A resume detailing experience and education
• A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Three professional references

Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.