Agricultural Warehouse Inspector

Summary: In this position you will serve as a technical review expert assigned to audit all types of Warehouse Examinations (original, subsequent, amendment, and special) and to investigate problem cases in the field and assess the progress of new examiners and serve as a safety liaison and advisor on warehouse examination and inspection safety issues. See "Additional Information" section for location specifics. Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include but are not limited to: Serve as a technical advisor on the application of the U.S. Warehouse Act and the interpretation of the provisions of contracts for the storage and handling of government-owned or loan commodities. Conduct in depth technical reviews of warehouse examination reports for completeness and accuracy determine if prescribed examination procedures were followed. Serve as a technical liaison on information technology issues pertaining to the warehouse examination and inspection program. Provide oversight on the serious and complex examinations involving alleged violations and illegalities. Verify that warehouse operator’s records and receipts meet requirements established by regulations storage agreements and/or contracts. Serve as the Division safety liaison. Identify and investigate safety issues and determine precautions and/or protections required for the safety of examiners. Assist supervisor in coordinating the work of other team examiners and provide technical direction as needed Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education as defined below. Basic Requirements Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: that included at least 24 semester hours in marketing, economics, business administration, agriculture, accounting, engineering, commerce, transportation, or related courses. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5 - Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Manager or supervisory official of a storage facility for agricultural commodities. The experience must have included responsibility for the receipt, care, and delivery of agricultural commodities and the issuance of warehouse receipts. Federal or State warehouse examiner responsible for examining storage facilities for agricultural commodities. Auditor, accountant, or bookkeeper employed in a storage facility for agricultural commodities. Agricultural employee involved in commodity loan inspections, farm storage facility inspections, and the inspection and verification of warehouse records. Work as a licensee under the U.S. Grain Standards Act, in the inspection of grain for condition and grade in accordance with official standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. AND must have the following: Driver's License: Applicants are required to have, or must obtain before appointment, an automobile driver's license currently valid in the State in which they are domiciled or principally employed. Medical Requirements Before appointment a medical examination will be made by a licensed physician. Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position for which application is made. Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, corrective lenses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required. Any condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others will disqualify for appointment. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private …

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