CDA-Fruit and Vegetable Inspector Temporary Aide

Duties: Operates and maintains personal motor vehicle for transportation to and from various fresh produce production I handling areas statewide, to physically inspect fruits and vegetables by drawing samples in buckets. This requires climbing ladders, reaching and lifting samples and weighing them. Examines the sample for quality, condition, and size by weighing, cutting and visually looking at produce specimens. Compares defective and off size product with appropriate scoring guidelines. Works under close supervision to become fully competent in inspection work. Records data by hand onto inspection report and calculates sums and percentages using basic math skills. Issues written official federal certificates to describe and certify quality, size and condition of produce being inspected. Keeps inspection manuals and handbooks up to date and in working order. Calibrates scale by adjusting it to zero. Sharpens knives as needed. When required by customer's safety standards, employee is required to wear ear plugs, bump cap, safety glasses. Keeps up with licensing requirements of USDA license. Assists customers of inspection requests by explaining/interpreting and applying the appropriate guidelines based on the customers request. Figure and bill customer based on contract or non-contract rates. Resolves customer discrepancies in a professional manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: None Preferred Qualifications (be sure to list these on your application if applicable):Full-time work experience in any of the following areas: inspection; auditing; quality assurance work; food safety; or agricultural work that is closely related to the job duties. High School Diploma or GED; Good organizational skills; Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; Good visual comparison skills; Good math skills. Conditions of Employment: Must have and maintain a Colorado driver's license to accomplish the travel requirements of this position. Complete MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) due to the new state driving policy that took effect March 31, 2025 Requires the ability to distinguish color variations. Requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds on a regular basis. Requires working indoors and outside as needed in inclement weather that could include hot, cold, wet, humid, and/ or windy conditions. Inspectors are required to reside in the San Luis Valley area. Positions are located in the San Luis Valley but employees may be assigned temporarily to a different location in the state during certain times of the year. Employees must occasionally work overtime, weekends and holidays. Important Information: Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. Please submit the following: Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualificationsOR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement. Factors that will be assessed: Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement. Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional, and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement. Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.