Agricultural Warehouse Inspector

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.

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, and 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.

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.