Grain Program Manager I

State of North Carolina

. Lead statewide grain inspection and export grading operations across field offices in Fayetteville, Selma, and Elizabeth City .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,983 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grain inspection and grading operations, ensuring compliance with federal standards while leading and developing a skilled team. Strong ability to build relationships with industry partners and support agricultural economic growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grain InspectionUSDA Grading ServicesSupervisory ExperienceCompliance with Federal StandardsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Grading ExperienceKnowledge of Grain Grading ManualKnowledge of Commodities Inspection ManualKnowledge of Equipment ManualKnowledge of Aflatoxin HandbookKnowledge of Federal Grain Standards ActKnowledge of Licensing Handbook

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

USDA Licensure for Commodities GradedValid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Agricultural EconomyGrain Grading SectionField OfficesMarket Confidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead statewide grain inspection and export grading operations across field offices in Fayetteville, Selma, and Elizabeth City
Provide strategic leadership for the Grain Grading Section
Ensure compliance with federal standards and licensing requirements
Supervise and develop a skilled team of inspectors
Build strong relationships with industry partners, producers, and coworkers
Provide official grain inspection, weighing, and USDA grading services supporting quality, compliance, and market confidence
Support the success and growth of North Carolina's agricultural economy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in an agricultural related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience grading in the area of assignment, including two years of supervisory experience; or high school or GED diploma and seven years of closely related experience, including six years of experience grading in the area of assignment and two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensure by USDA for commodities graded
Ability to obtain licensure by USDA for commodities graded
Possession of a valid state driver's license
Skill in managing professional and support staff to achieve program goals
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to gain knowledge of the Grain Grading Manual, Commodities Inspection Manual, Equipment Manual, Aflatoxin Handbook, Federal Grain Standards Act, and Licensing Handbook
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with industry, producers, and coworkers
Text or attached resumes are not accepted as a substitution for a completed application
Selected applicants requiring a CDL must obtain a USDOT medical certificate prior to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

State employee benefits
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities
Protections and accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices
Veteran's/National Guard preference consideration when supporting documentation is submitted