Agriculture Inspector 1
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: This position is assigned to the following counties: Johnson, Emanuel, Candler, Jenkins, Screven, Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long, Wayne and McIntosh (Applicant must Reside in Johnson, Emanuel, or Candler Counties.
Field inspectors handle many issues involving livestock and poultry on a daily basis; whether at a public sale, market or show, or enforcement of health regulations and laws pertaining to state requirements in order to keep Georgians and animals healthy. Livestock & Poultry enforces and regulates statutes governing the public sale of livestock and poultry, mortality disposal, and disease control. Some job duties in this position can range from inspecting and testing livestock at auction markets to inspection of poultry pits and conducting mortality disposal site assessments, among other duties. Agriculture Inspectors enforce health requirements for livestock shows, fairs, etc. This position requires shift work and off days will not necessarily be Saturday and Sunday.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college; or high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the area of assignment; or two years of college, which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.
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:
Knowledge of animal industry and livestock;
Experience working with livestock;
Working knowledge of Windows computer operating system and applications.
PLEASE NOTE: Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading certification within the first six (6) months of employment.
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 and motor vehicle reports.
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.
Vocational/Technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college OR High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in the area of assignment OR Two years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.
