Grain Buyers Director
Grain Buyers Director Date Posted: Apr 22, 2024 Requisition ID: 442437 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA): The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005. Administratively, ISDA reports to the Lt. Governor, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state, and federal levels, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state. About the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA): Created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1975, the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) administers the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing and Bonding Law (Ind. Code chapter 26-3-7). IGBWLA’s responsibilities include the licensing and compliance of commercial grain operations that purchase grain from producers in Indiana. Today, IGBWLA operates as a regulatory division of ISDA with approximately 200 licenses issued to grain elevators, warehouses, feed mills, ethanol plants, soybean processors, and food-grade facilities. Collectively, these licensees operate over 325 grain facilities across Indiana and can store more than 630 million bushels of grain at a time. Role Overview: As the Director of IGBWLA you will serve as the decision maker and authority in the administration of the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing and Bonding Law (Ind. Code chapter 26-3-7). You will oversee all aspects of the division’s statewide regulatory functions, including the licensing, cyclical inspections, and compliance of grain buying and warehousing activities in Indiana. You will be responsible for maintaining, developing, and continuously improving the division’s policies, procedures, and standards. Furthermore, your responsibilities will include managing the division’s operations, annual budget, and contractual relationships with third parties. In addition, you will be responsible for addressing potential and actual statutory violations as well as any questions or matters identified by division team members when implementing and enforcing the statute. You will also preside over administrative and claims hearings, assess fees and fines, issue final orders that may affect the rights of licensees or other businesses or individuals, and declare and process licensee failures in accordance with the statute. You will review, decipher, and contribute to legal documents and matters in conjunction with legal counsel on behalf of IGBWLA, and when necessary, provide testimony during legal proceedings. This role includes a heavy cross-functional component as the director works with other departments and offices within the State of Indiana, as well as federal and state authorities and industry leaders. You will also interact with the public on behalf of IGBWLA and ISDA and be a resource and liaison for industry stakeholders, organizations, and other constituents. The Director of IGBWLA also serves as the chairperson of the Indiana Grain Indemnity Cooperation Board of Directors (Ind. Code chapter 26-4). In that capacity, you will assist in the management of the Board’s functions and operations and organize and chair public board meetings and executive sessions in accordance with applicable law. This position is based in ISDA’s main office located in downtown Indianapolis and at times, will require you to travel throughout Indiana to fully execute all duties, responsibilities, and tasks. This position manages approximately 10 staff members, 2 of which are direct reports. This position requires a strong background in agriculture with grain marketing experience preferred. Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication as well as team building and management skills. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing comprehensive development and implementation of specialized programs and development within the agency.
Determine, analyze, identify and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.
Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. What You'll Need for Success: The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
a Master’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of experience, or
an Associate’s Degree and 11+ years of experience, or
at least 13+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of a broad area of training and education, including texts and materials developed in the field.
Thorough knowledge of the agency or institution’s functions, operations, and purpose.
Considerable knowledge of experiential learning techniques.
Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training within the agency.
Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training programs.
Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions.
Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals and assembling texts, films, slides, and characters.
Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with trainees, other instructors, and the entire agency staff.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to keep current on new trends, philosophies, and available materials regarding adult education.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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