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: The Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption Program (GATE) is an agricultural sale and use tax exemption certificate issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture that identifies its user as a qualified farmer or agricultural producer. The GATE program was created through legislation and provides qualified agricultural producers a sales tax exemption on agricultural equipment and production inputs.
The duties of the GATE Program Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Manages programs of regulatory review and enforcement in a variety of areas;
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Assists in the development of policies and procedures for assigned area;
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Directs subordinate supervisors and staff;
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Plans, organizes, and directs regulatory enforcement activities to ensure that all applicable statues, standards, rules, and regulations are met;
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Plans and directs statewide regulation and licensing;
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Performs investigations, accountability, audits and other such duties related to alleged violations of all applicable statues, standards, rules, and regulations as necessary;
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Monitors effectiveness of the licensing/certification process;
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Imposes adverse actions against facilities or individuals who have violated rules and regulations;
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Ensure the appropriate dissemination and communication of all pertinent regulations, policies, and guidelines;
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Assists in the development of policies and procedures for assigned area;
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Provides information regarding the GATE program to customers whenever a GATE purchase is made;
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Interview the retailer concerning the GATE program in order to determine the level of understanding and compliance;
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Ensures GATE guidelines are being followed;
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Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of related supervisory experience in area of assignment OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related supervisory experience in an 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:
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Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university;
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Six years of experience in an area of assignment; three years with related supervisory experience.
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Experience or familiarity of laws and regulations pertaining to the GATE Program and the Georgia Department of Agriculture;
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Familiarity with the GATE card application process and renewal system for GATE cards;
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Utilizes knowledge of government manuals to ensure compliance;
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
If you need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (404) 656-3615.
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of related supervisory experience in the area of assignment OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related supervisory experience in the area of assignment OR Six years of experience in the area of assignment, Three years of which in a supervisory role.
