Grain Examiner (Plant Health Inspector)

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Grain Examiner position in the Plant Health Division, headquartered in Clark, Montgomery or Greene county.

This position is responsible for:

• Independently examines records and accounts of licensed handlers to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code 926
• Independently examines records and accounts of companies and individuals suspected of handling commodities without a license to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code 926
• Ensures proper tracking, record keeping, and handling of commodities (e.g., scale weight tickets, daily position records, grain obligation accounts, delayed price, basis, grain bank, open storage, warehouse receipt, accounts payable/receivable, future delivery contracts and non- grain assets and liabilities)
• Completes and generates computerized grain examination of licensed commodity handlers through use of grain auditing software
• Examines quarterly assessments filed by licensed commodity handlers for accuracy and verifies that correct payments were made to the indemnity fund
• Measures and samples grain for condition in physical storage at licensed facilities
• Computes volume of grain by measuring air space and calculates inventory by using prepared bin charts and mathematical calculations
• Obtains grain samples to determine type and condition of grain for grain exam
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Attends hearings and court proceedings as an expert witness when additional compliance of Revised Code 926 is necessary
• Conducts inspections or examinations for other programs based on contractual agreement with Department of Agriculture

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework in agricultural field (e.g., Agribusiness, Agricultural Systems Management, Agricultural Economics etc)
• 1 yr. exp. in agricultural field commensurate with duties to be performed as described on the approved position description on file
• 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer
• Valid driver’s license.

If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.



Unusual Working Conditions :

Works outside exposed to varying weather conditions; exposed to machinery, dirt and dust, animal filth; climbs heights of up to 130 feet; exposed to insects and subject to insect stings, ticks and poison ivy; requires overnight travel; exposed to seed treatment and insecticides.

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment :

For positions assigned to Grain, Feed, and Seed program: must master Exam Hand Ohio software program and other associated computer applications.

For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact :
Paul Hengstenberg
[email protected]

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.