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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, 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.

Position Overview:

The Agriculture Inspector position is located within the Livestock and Poultry Program of the Animal Industry Division. This position is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, investigating, collecting samples, and other activities for the GDA Livestock and Poultry Program.

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• The selected applicant must reside in a listed county, surrounding county, or be willing to relocate.
• Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading certification within the first six months.
• Work schedule may include some weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform inspections at livestock markets, flea markets, farms, and other locations where livestock, exotics, and/or poultry are gathered.
• Identify clinical signs of livestock disease at markets/farms to ensure disease containment, prevention, and compliance with regulations.
• Responds to animal health complaints and ensures compliance.
• Monitors animal exhibitions/activities for disease detection.
• Collects samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the laboratory for identification and analysis.
• Responds to animal emergencies.
• Issues quarantines and permits, and prepares and submits reports.
• Maintains accurate and detailed work activity records.
• Records all inspections, findings, observations, and field actions on the official database and in compliance with established directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Requires shift work, and off days may not necessarily be Saturday and Sunday

Minimum Qualifications:

Vocational or technical degrees 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 assignment; or two years of college which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

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. 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.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and/or riding for extended periods of time, working with and around large livestock (including large animals), handling of livestock (as needed), lifting of up to 20lbs or more.

Please Note:Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/emailinquiries 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 results of employment verification, background and 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 Careershttp://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 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 the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive 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. **

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.