Compliance Director (Banking) jobs in Lubbock, TX

The United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) is the national checkoff program for sorghum farmers. USCP is responsible for promotion, research, and information programs for the U.S. sorghum industry. The Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order is implemented under the authority of “Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996.” USCP has hired the National Sorghum Producers (NSP) as the management entity for the checkoff. This position will be managed as a USCP employee.

The Compliance Director maintains compliance of agreements and assessments and supports operations of USCP.

• Manage handling of assessments, deposits and the first handler database and update as needed.
• Carry out any other responsibilities delegated to him/her by the ED or CEO.
• Review and monitoring of assessments from first handers to assure compliance with the Act and Order.
• Serve with the Executive Director as the Field Staff liaison in general knowledge of assessment compliance.
• Conduct first hander audits to assure compliance with the Act and Order. As well, review state conducted first hander audits to assure compliance.
• Continue to develop a program to review and manage forage compliance within dairy and other industries.
• Work directly with USDA oversight administrator with any special requests.
• Organize and manage the Board of Director activities, including meeting arrangements and minutes, document management, and meeting registration processes.
• Advise the ED on agenda topics for board meetings, as well as executive committee and finance committee meetings.
• Produce printed material: board packets, committee meeting information and other projects.
• Travel to and attend meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Travel as needed to visit producers and first handlers.
• Code accounts payable expenses as needed.
• Provide support to the Executive Director on USCP Board administration and operations.
• Serve as an office resource in providing training and/or support of administrative staff to assist them in maximizing their performance.
• Assist with travel/meeting arrangements for Board and Executive Director, set up conference calls when needed
• Maintain Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Grains Council travel coordination for Board and Executive Director

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 to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; and/or two years business or related experience and/or training in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A background in a legal-related position is a plus.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, technical procedures or government regulations and to write reports, business correspondence, agreements and procedure manuals are required. Communicate effectively and respond appropriately to outside inquiries from producers, board members, governmental agencies, industry representatives and the general public as needed.

The individual must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, values, or other related quantitative findings as needed. The individual must be able to construct graphical, numerical, and statistical interpretations of data.

The individual must have the ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions based on producer, industry and marketing data related to assessments.

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.

Employee would/may perform work in the following manners, including but not limited to: standing/sitting for long periods of time (up to 8 hours), bending/stooping for long periods of time, performing tasks requiring crawling/kneeling/straddling, walking for long periods, lifting by hand up to 50 pounds and good hearing/vision enabling person to hear/see – directions/safety hazards, computer screen, and other media, work or environmental needs to fulfill responsibilities.

The work environment 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.

Due to the agricultural nature of the organization the individual may be exposed to adverse working conditions including but not limited to: Inclement weather including high/low temperatures, rain/snow/sleet, working in areas where dust volume is high, working outdoors in the elements working on or around agricultural machinery.

Employee would be required to use the following equipment, including but not limited to, motor vehicle, computer equipment. The person should possess the skills and the ability to execute the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Salary will be negotiable and commensurate with experience.

The individual will be based out of the NSP Office located in Lubbock, TX and will require travel as necessary to attend external and internal meetings, review, and other items as needed to perform such duties.

USCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of USCP are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lubbock, TX 79403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person