Grain Regulatory Inspector
Lafayette, IN, US, 47901
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA):
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture advocates for Indiana agriculture at the local, state, and federal levels, manages soil conservation programs, promotes economic development, and supports agricultural innovation.
Role Overview:
The Grain Regulatory Inspector works as a specialized compliance officer for the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency, housed as a division of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. You will perform audits and process licensing of agricultural grain businesses with the primary goal of ensuring compliance with State regulations related to the marketing and storage of producer grain. The Grain Grain Compliance Inspector reports to the Deputy Director of Compliance in the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA).
This role serves Tippicanoe and surrounding counties. Inspectors work from home and in field offices within their assigned districts. Residency in the assigned area is preferred. A valid driver's license is required.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222 annually but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- Serve as a first point of contact for the division and manage multiple forms of internal and external communication.
- Manage, analyze, and summarize large amounts of information.
- Perform audits, examinations, inspections, and reviews of commercial grain facilities and their records and equipment for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Safely ascend and descend grain storage facilities, bins, or other structures to physically determine inventory amounts or levels.
- Make determinations following applicable policies and statutes.
- Prepare and handle large datasets and complex documents.
- Prepare and issue proper forms, notices, licenses, and other documentation.
- Contact individuals, businesses, or other government agencies to collect or confirm information or to respond to requests for information.
- Act as a project or program manager and provide guidance and general direction to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate and assist with the execution of the division’s statutory duties, including processes for addressing noncompliance. This may include the physical removal of grain assets or other inventory, equipment, books and records, or other property.
- Reside centrally within the assigned territory.
- Travel extensively within the State of Indiana with some overnight trips.
- Adhere to and satisfy livestock and poultry bio-security and quarantine protocols.
- Be willing and able to prepare or provide testimony as a witness during legal proceedings related to IGBWLA.
- Handle confidential information and discussions with professionalism and discretion.
- Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home. Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have:
- a bachelor’s degree in accounting, agribusiness, agricultural economics, business, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, or organizational management, and
- 1-3 years of work experience business administration, regulatory affairs, agribusiness marketing and management, data management and analysis, project management, financial analysis, and/or commercial insurance and sureties, or
- at least 5+ years of work experience in the above functions applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
(Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.)
- Knowledge of business administration, accounting, economic theory, and risk management.
- Knowledge of regulatory concepts, practices, laws, rules, and policies.
- Knowledge of applicable IGBWLA laws, rules, and procedures.
- Ability to comprehend and apply state and federal regulations.
- Ability to utilize geometric formulas to calculate volumes and capacities of grain storage facilities, bins, or other structures.
- Ability to routinely and safely ascend and descend grain storage facilities, bins, and other structures up to approximately one hundred (100) feet high, while carrying necessary equipment.
- Ability to maneuver in tight spaces.
- Strong understanding of grain production, grain marketing, and commodity markets.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain internal and external professional relationships.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently under general direction.
- Ability to develop new, alternative solutions for encountered challenges.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel extensively within the State of Indiana with some overnight trips.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributions
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Lafayette
