Job Description

Posting number: 27-00916

Department: 009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Job classification: Warehouse/Grain Dealer Examiner

Posting type: Open

Categories: Agriculture, Business

Summary

The approximately 345 employees of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) are responsible for a wide range of programs that affect the quality of life of every Iowan. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department.

The Grain Warehouse Bureau seeks to fill the position of Warehouse / Grain Dealer Examiner. This position will be domiciled in Webster or an adjacent county, or a mutually agreed upon county in Northwest Iowa.

A Warehouse/Grain Dealer Examiner will, under general supervision, conduct for the State of Iowa, the Iowa Corn Promotions Board and the Iowa Soybean Association, examinations and investigations of grain and consumable agricultural products warehouses and grain dealers in order to enforce compliance with the state code and departmental regulations and policies of the corn and soybean checkoff programs which govern the business’ operations; performs related work as required.

Duties include:

• Examinations of grain dealer and warehouse operators (licensees)
• Audit of grain check off monies collected and submitted by the licensees following specified procedures
• Warehouse operator examinations
• Special investigations and examinations
• Inspect new warehouse facilities for licensing
• Prioritize assigned work in order to complete the exams within the statutory and procedural guidelines
• Travel by state-owned vehicle to the locations required to perform duties
• Prepare time use, vehicle and expense records
• Exchange electronic data with the bureau office by e-mail at least weekly.
• Provide the bureau office with a weekly itinerary and/or keep the office advised of where you are
• Submit completed exam report hardcopies and checks collected to the bureau office
• Attend training and educational meetings as assigned.

Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.

As an employee of IDALS you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Low out of pocket, high quality family medical insurance as low as $187.00 per month, single as low as $56.00 per month
• Dental insurance is $35.00 for single and $45.00 per month for family coverage
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan
• In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month
• Paid leave includes – 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave

To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa Employee click here benefits to visit the web page.

E-Verify and Right to Work: The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Two years of full-time work experience in buying, handling, storing, and/or selling grain and/or other farm consumable agricultural products, involving responsibility for preparing and maintaining records of these transactions in a management or accounting capacity.

2) Two years of full-time work experience as an examiner of grain and/or agricultural commodities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3) Two years of full-time work experience in auditing or examining financial institutions.

4) Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.

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Supplemental information

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.