What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal HVI Operator position at USDA Rayville Classing Office?
Requirements: U. S. Citizen
Applications will be accepted for Agrl Commod Aids (seasonal HVI operators), GS-1981-03/01, $17.36 per hour beginning Monday September 21, 2026. Hired individuals will be required to work on a High Volume Instrument (HVI) system and operate various equipment components to measure cotton fiber properties. Applications are currently available at USDA, Rayville Classing Office located at 161 Industrial Loop, Rayville, La. 71269. Applications and resumes can be emailed to RayvilleCO@usda.gov. The office # is 318-728-6418. Applications are being accepted for day and evening shifts.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and must provide a REAL ID and Social Security card when hired. 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). Background checks are performed on all applicants.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of 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.) Persons 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).
Pay: From $17.36 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17