Field Office Manager - Grain Inspection Services - New Madrid, MO

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Field Office Manager - Grain Inspection Services - New Madrid, MO

State of Missouri New Madrid, Missouri, United States

Job Description:

Field Office Manager - Grain Inspection Services - New Madrid, MO

Description

Job Location: New Madrid, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

Grain Inspection Services (GIS) plays a critical role in Missouri’s grain market by acting as an unbiased third-party to help to establish the value of grain being bought and sold. The mission of the GIS program is to provide superior customer service that promotes confidence in the Official grain inspection system and Missouri state government.

The Field Office Manager oversees one of three field offices across the State of Missouri performing this function. The position is dynamic, no two days are the same. The work schedule requires a balance of office and field work and will fluctuate based on business need - allowing for increased flexibility and autonomy .

Management of approximately 20 year-round personnel (including full and part-time) and approximately 30 additional seasonal employees including but not limited to:

o Scheduling & planning of staff work schedules; including shared responsibility of being available nights and weekends to manage potential last-minute changes by our customers.

o Hiring, onboarding, and supervision of professional, technical, and clerical staff.

o Performance management including clearly communicating and upholding expectations, disciplining when necessary, and providing opportunities and resources for growth.

o Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

Maintain quality service by:

o Developing and maintaining productive & professional relationships with customers and other industry stakeholders.

o Understanding and enforcing quality standards including compliance with federal grain inspection standards.

o Collaborating with and learning from team members at all levels & locations, and champion changes to existing practices when necessary.

o Management of office expenses, including personnel use, in a fiscally responsible manner aligned with state-wide financial objectives.

o Other duties as assigned.

On-site, daily support is received by an Assistant Field Office Manager and Lead Administrative Support Professional. Additional support is available through equivalent positions at other field offices. General supervision is received from the GIS Management team in Jefferson City. However, the Field Office Manager is expected to exercise considerable discretion, judgment, and a high degree of initiative in the performance of duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills



* Employees in this position will be required to obtain a minimum of three grain grading licenses within the first two years of employment as Field Office Manager. Additional licensing may be required based on applicant experience and will be specified prior to hire. Applicants with existing FGIS-issued grain grading licenses may be exempt or partially exempt from this requirement at management discretion.

Technical



Education/Experience



Relevant areas may include business administration, management, agriculture, agriculture economics, transportation and/or logistics management, manufacturing or warehouse management, grain inspection, grain handling or processing, or similar areas.

Preferred Qualifications:



Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Benefits Include:

Salary:

$65,000.16-$75,000.00 per Year
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