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.

This position is a home-based position. The applicant that is selected for this position will start each workday from his/her home when not in travel mode. Working from home office can be expected when not traveling.

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 conditions.
• Examiners are exposed to grain dust.
• Travel is required and should be expected to be 75% of the time or staying at a hotel up to three nights a week. Typical travel consists of travel starting Monday morning and would return home Thursday afternoon.
• This position is a home-based position. The applicant that is selected for this position will start each workday from his/her home when not in travel mode. Working from home office can be expected when not traveling.
• Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kelsey Senn
• Email: Kelsey.Senn@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 564-6712
• Fax: (785) 564-6777
• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

Job Application Process

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• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
  • Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.