GRAIN WAREHOUSE EXAMINER III4070M2 Pay Grade: 27 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is supervisory and technical work in planning and organizing a grain warehouse investigation program. Work involves assisting in the administration of departmental procedures and policies and coordinating the activities of the examiners. Work also involves reviewing all warehouse examination reports to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL D: "Under general direction..." Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Grain Warehouse Examiner II class, in which an incumbent performs advanced field investigation work in enforcing compliance with state laws and regulations related to the storage of grain. Differs from the Grain Warehouse Administrator class, in which an incumbent performs responsible administrative work in directing the grain warehouse investigation program. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Audits and reviews all warehouse examination records received from field examiners to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Collaborates with superiors in assigning work to lower level examiners; plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the field examiners, and provides guidance and technical assistance concerning unusual circumstances. Conducts on-site evaluations of the work activities of subordinate examiners to ensure correct application of examination procedures. Coordinates and participates in conferences with examiners, bonding companies, banks, and federal and state agencies; assists examiners in planning, organizing, and conducting seminars for grain officials from foreign countries. Coordinates departmental policies with federal policies concerning grain warehouses; advises examiners on USDA procedures; proposes and revises warehouse regulations. Analyzes specifications received from coordinates transactions with the federal Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of warehouse examination methods and practices and uniform grain storage agreements. Knowledge of Kansas Public Warehouse Law and other laws, and regulations relating to the storage of grain. *Knowledge of bookkeeping and auditing principles necessary to audit elevator accounts. *Knowledge of the methods and practices of the grain trade, particularly as they pertain to elevator and warehouse operations. *Knowledge of procedures used in making loans on negotiable grain warehouse receipts. Knowledge of personal computer and application software usage. Abilities *Ability to plan, assign, and review work of employees. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, elevator managers, and administrative officials. *Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations relating to the storage of grain. *Ability to deal with officials of the grain trade and to settle disputes. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience in grain storage operations and knowledge of basic accounting principals. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/94 |