Standards
Grain Marketing Specialist, 1146
Department of Agriculture
Associated Group Standard
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
EDUCATION
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- marketing, economics, business administration, agriculture, agricultural economics, agricultural business, accounting, statistics, mathematics, commerce, transportation, food processing, horticulture, botany, agronomy, or other related fields.
OR
EXPERIENCE
General Experience (for GS-5 positions: Experience that provided one of the following:
A general knowledge of the distribution, methods, or practices of marketing agricultural commodities; or
The ability to understand and apply mathematical or statistical methods, techniques, or procedures, including preparation of reports, tables, manuals, etc.; and to analyze economic data, prepare interpretive reports, or provide advice and consultation on economic methods; or
The ability to apply the basic principles of agricultural or biological sciences, chemistry or physics, food or textile technology; or other appropriate engineering or physical sciences or technological subjects.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience must have demonstrated:
Specialized and intensive knowledge of one or more aspects of grain marketing; one or more grain/grain products; or one or more statutory provisions relating to the marketing of grain products; and
Practical knowledge of the broad range of grain and/or grain products marketing functions and activities, such as assembling, processing, distribution, regulation, inspection, standardizing, storage, transportation, financing, risk bearing, merchandising, etc.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Merchandising or marketing grain or grain products.
Developing, surveying, and promoting markets for U.S. grain or grain products in foreign areas.
Insuring compliance with laws and regulations relating to grain and/or grain products.
Improving marketing facilities, equipment, packaging, handling, work methods, and/or transportation for grain and/or grain products.
Developing, administering, or supervising food distribution programs designed to increase the efficiency of production and marketing.
