Grain Warehouse Examiner Trainee

Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability. Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 About the Position: Who can apply: Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full/Part-time: Full-Time Work Schedule: Days Travel Required: Yes Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes Disability Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Annual Salary: $42,800 Per Year Hourly Pay: $20.58 Per Hour Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities: This position will remain posted until filled. Location: This position is intended for the candidate to live in or around the eastern regions of the state of Kansas. However, the position could potentially be based out of other regions around of the state of Kansas if that is more convenient for the applicant. Train under lead grain examiner and grain examiners to learn the process of auditing grain elevators and learn the process of examining all state licensed grain facilities in the state of Kansas. Train on how to physically measure and inventory all grain storage facilities licensed in the state of Kansas. Storage types include but not to limited concrete elevators and tanks, steel tanks, flat storage facilities, bunkers, ground piles, ag bags, etc. Be educated on how to inventory all grains, do a cursory inspection of the grain for quality, check housekeeping practices, and check safety conditions of the facility. Examination process includes, but not limited to, auditing company records such as customer stored grain, customer contractual accounts, company warehouse receipts, verifying valid insurance coverage, etc. and measuring all physical inventory. Train to complete an original examination to add or delete storage space from a licensee and how to measure new storage space and ensure facility is acceptable for grain storage, complete all drawings on Microsoft Word, add or remove storage space utilizing the Ezam software, bill licensee for all costs associated with original examination, and how to send in completed exam to supervisor. Learn the process of performing a special examination requested by a state licensee. After completion of training and demonstrating an examination can successfully be completed, Grain Warehouse Examiner Trainee may be considered for promotion to Grain Warehouse Examiner. Per Diem and travel accommodations are provided by the state of Kansas when overnight travel is essential. Not provided when working out of home office Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in the Grain Industry preferred, but not required. Ability to manually climb bins up to 135 ft. and risk falling. Able to work in cramped spaces in the heat of the summer and cold of the winter, with exceptions depending on …

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