Agriculture Commodity Technician Cotton (HVI Operator)

Applications will be accepted for Seasonal HVI Operator positions beginning October 3, 2024. To apply, email resume with full name and contact information to MaconCO@usda.gov.  For any questions, please contact the Macon Classing Office, 1100 Parkway Dr., Macon, GA 31220; telephone number (478) 474 -2831. Applications will ONLY be accepted Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am- 12pm & 1pm -3pm.

  • Agriculture Commodity Technician Cotton (HVI Operator) GS-1981-3, $17.01 per hour.  The minimum requirements to qualify for this position include high school diploma or GED.
  • Requirements:  U. S. Citizen.
  • Physical Requirements:  The work requires a high degree of coordinated mental activity and finger dexterity. It also requires the ability to work effectively with others in a team production line operation.
  • Benefits include opportunities for federal health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, overtime, and incentive awards.

Must be able to work in a fast paced, 24/7 environment. Holiday and Weekend Work is required. Selected employees must be able to work any shift.  Background checks are performed on all applicants.

Resumes can be emailed to MaconCO@usda.gov.  Please include your full name and contact information in resume. Applications can be picked up at the Macon Classing Office, 1100 Parkway Dr., Macon, GA 31220 from 9am–12pm and 1pm-3pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays weekly, opening date Oct-3 until the applicant register is closed.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and the following MUST BE submitted with your application: picture ID and Social Security card. Veteran’s preference will be applied as appropriate.  DD-214 must be provided to qualify for veteran’s preference. If you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959 and are at least 18 year 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). Please check for proof of registration on the Selective Service Website.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.