We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology and a professional workforce. The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth and innovation.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for matters and program monitoring related to The Georgia Department of Agriculture, Licensing Division. The Director of Licensing oversees programs of regulatory licensing in a variety of areas
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management experience in the area of assignment OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of management experience in the area of assignment OR Eight years of experience in the area of assignment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and strong project management abilities.
Knowledge of programs administered by the GDA Licensing Division
Knowledge of daily operations for a call center (call center, processing/collection of fees)
Working knowledge or experience with GDA’s regulatory operations.
NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations.
The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
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