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Seasonal Classer- Agricultural Commodity Grader-Cotton USDA, AMS, Cotton Program Abilene, TX Job Details Temporary | Full-time $19.52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Growing experience Computer operation Quality control processes in agricultural sorting and grading High school diploma or GED Clerical experience Agriculture Full Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AGRL COMMOD GRDR COTN
(Seasonal Classer) GS-1980-5, $19.52 per hour Applications will be accepted for Agrl. Commod. Grdr Cotn.(Seasonal Classer Trainee) beginning Monday, August 24th, 2026 through Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Application forms OF-612 and OF-306 can be obtained from 24 Windmill Circle Abilene, TX 79606. The office phone number is (325) 690-9378. This position manually determines extraneous matter in cotton samples in a timely and accurate way in a production environment. The work is performed under conditions where lint and dust are present. Work requires mental activity and finger dexterity, standing for long periods of time and working effectively with others. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age Requirement :
Minimum 18 years of age.
Education Requirement :
Qualified applicants must provide proof of high school diploma or GED.
Experience Requirement :
520 hours of experience as a Cotton & Warehouse Program seasonal employee with a performance rating of 3.00 or higher with no rating of "Does Not Meet" for any single performance element; Successful completion of two or more years in an accredited college or university with proof of an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 point scale; Six months of experience as a cotton classer in determining cotton quality characteristics; Six months of experience as a cotton buyer or seller engaged in the marketing of cotton for a gin, merchant, cooperative, or mill; Six months of experience in grading any type of agricultural products for a state or the federal government; Six months of experience in the management of growing or marketing cotton; Six months of experience as a computer programmer or operator; Six months of clerical experience as a bank teller, bookkeeper, tax clerk, or secretary; Six months of experience in a trade requiring special training or license such as welder, electrician, plumber, auto mechanic, licensed practical nurse, medical lab technician, etc., successful completion of training at a vocational technical school. Proof of special training or license required. Applicants must pass a physical exam (USDA will provide location and payment). Training begins 09/21/2026 and ends 10/16/2026. Trainees who pass the course will be hired as seasonal cotton classers. Must be able to work any shift. Weekend and Holiday work is required. Background checks are performed on all applicants. All applicants must be U. S. Citizens; and must be prepared to show a valid REAL ID and Social Security Card. Veteran's preference will be applied as appropriate. A copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be provided to qualify for veteran's preference. Civil service employment law (5 U.S.C.3328) requires that males born after Dec. 31, 1959, who are at least 18 years of age, must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless certain exemptions are met (proof of registration and/ or exemption required). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) People with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$19.52 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED? Can you work full-time through January? What is your email address? Can you attend classer training from 9/21/2026 through 10/16/2026, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM?
