Dairy Specialist

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and/or education, and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus.

Summary

The Dairy Specialist is responsible for the physical inspection of assigned relationships including wholesale dairy farms, livestock operations, farming operations, etc. plus budget preparation and/or analysis, and the subsequent reporting of the required inspection reports. The Dairy Specialist will also be responsible for the inspection and valuation of the operating assets as collateral, including livestock, feed inventories, equipment and crops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Complies with and stays abreast of all policies and procedures, federal and state laws applicable to the job.
• Provide, present and promote The Citizens Experience to all external and internal customers.

* Responsible for assigned appraisal inspection, valuation and budget preparation requirements for the Dairy and Livestock Industries Group and possibly other Business Financial Centers.

* Make physical inspections of various wholesale dairy farms, livestock operations, farming operations, etc., located in California and out-of-state.

* Prepare and/or analyze budgets for various wholesale dairy farms, livestock operations, farming operations, etc.

* Prepare comprehensive, well-written and timely Dairy, Livestock and Crop Reports for all inspections made.

* Maintain updated valuations of livestock, including dairy and beef cattle, for various budgeting requirements.

* Maintain updated information on milk pricing, including California Pool Quota valuation, for various budgeting requirements.

* Maintain updated information on crop pricing for various budgeting requirements.

* Maintain updated valuations of equipment for various budgeting requirements.

* Maintain updated appraisal monitoring log for assigned relationships.

* Maintain an accurate log of appraisal time for each assignment completed.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and memorandums. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic familiarity and a working knowledge of various software programs required for the valuation and budgeting functions as well as inspection reporting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license.

Other Qualifications

Livestock, crop and equipment valuation experience plus budget preparation and analysis experience. Must be able to drive 25% of the time and be able to travel out-of-state via commercial flights.

Other Skills and Abilities

Social and interactive skills plus ability to be self motivated and organized. Must be able to schedule accounts, complete the inspections and complete the required reporting within the timeframe agreed upon by management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Appraisal inspections are subject to outdoor activity relative to weather conditions.

Salary Range:$73,770.00 To $103,278.00 Annually