Storekeeper III - Local Food Market Analysis Assistant

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 09 Nov 2021

Posting Details
Position Number: 126626
Title: Storekeeper III
Functional Title: Storekeeper III - Local Food Market Analysis Assistant
Category Status: 22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: AGNR-Dean-Joint Inst for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
Hiring Range Minimum: $37,863.00
Hiring Range Maximum: $45,436.00
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. 
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
JIFSAN will support efforts to increase the sampling and analyses of foods identified by USDA to expand the Foundation Foods database. This position will be responsible for gathering food items to derive values and collect data such as number of samples, sampling location, date of collection, and other local market analysis data points. Incumbent will be responsible for travel to local markets, collection of samples, documentation of samples, and shipping of samples to be further analyzed by USDA. Incumbent ensures that purchasing, shipping, and procurement policies are followed and records are maintained for this program. 
Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED AND Five years related work experience.
Preferences:
Kitchen or lab experience is a plus. 
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. Travel and means of transportation to conduct work is required.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary office work at times. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must have the ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and have means of transportation. 
Posting Date: 10/26/2021
Closing Date: 11/09/2021
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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