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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 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs inspections at livestock markets, flea markets, farms, and other locations where livestock, exotics, and poultry are gathered.

2. Identifies livestock at markets/farms to ensure disease prevention and compliance with regulations.

3. Respond to animal health complaints and ensure compliance.

4. Monitors animal exhibitions/activities for disease detection.

5. Collects samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the laboratory for identification and analysis.

6. Respond to animal emergencies.

7. Issues quarantines, permits, and prepares and submits reports.

8. Maintains accurate and detailed work activity records.

9. Records all inspections, findings, observations, and field actions on the official database and in compliance with established directives.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

This position requires the selected candidate to cover auction market inspections on Saturdays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Exposure to outdoor elements for extended periods.

2. Exposure to intense smells and temperatures.

3. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology, or a closely related field from an accredited college; or completion of a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the 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 safe working procedures with livestock and poultry.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the livestock industry and inspections, and applying regulations to work activities.

• Ability to perform inspections/investigations, follow proper procedures, and issue quarantines on infected and exposed livestock and poultry.

• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare activities, and monitor reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and make decisions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with livestock producers, market owners/operators, local area emergency management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture.

• Ability to acquire skills in operating a laptop computer, hand-held data collection device, global positioning system (GPS), and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone / email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers:

• Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

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 this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0IW9

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $15.00/ per hour

+ Shift: Day Job