Minimum requirements: Two (2) years college credit, or six (6) months specialized work experience in lab or field environment relating to cotton which expands the applicant's knowledge of cotton quality. Must provide proof of education when applying.

Duties:

• Travel to gins and warehouses inspecting cotton sampling and discussing inadequacies of sampling procedures or equipment with samplers, ginners, and warehouse person, emphasizing the importance of proper sampling procedures when necessary.
• Must also be able to travel 6-10 nights during the peak of cotton season for cotton sampling inspections.
• If you know of anyone outside the Cotton and Tobacco Program who might be interested and meets the minimum requirements, please convey the details of this announcement.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to provide proof of identification (picture ID, Social Security Card) and education. Veteran's preference will be applied as appropriate. DD214 and/or VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference.

If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption required).

Background checks will be conducted on all applications.

The USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

*2nd Chance Employer: it's on a case by case basis*