Agriculture Inspector 1 - Agricultural Inputs

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Job Title:  

Agriculture Inspector 1- AG Inputs

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007379

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$46,980.00

Job Description:

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is located within the Agricultural Inputs Division of the GDA.

• The Ag Inputs Division is composed of seven regulatory programs: feed, fertilizer, horticultural growing media, lime, pesticides, seed, and soil amendments, and each program has specific rules and regulations to follow.

• The Ag Inputs Division employs inspectors, which conduct inspections of facilities holding, manufacturing, and distributing products under this scope as well as collects samples of these products analyzed for quality and safety.

• The Animal Feed Program enforces rules and regulations governing animal feed and administers all state and federal regulations related to animal feed products. All Ag Inputs Division inspectors must complete advanced training in various specialized operations.

This position is assigned to the following counties: (THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE)

Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Marion, Schley, Stewart, Webster, Sumter, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell, Lee, Clay, Calhoun, Dougherty, Worth, Early, Baker, Mitchell, Colquitt, Miller, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Under direct supervision, learns to inspect animal feed facilities and processing equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.

• Assists with collection of samples and routes to laboratory for identification and analysis

• Assists with inspections to detect compliance

• Learns to advise industry of development programs or new equipment and techniques to aid in quality production, applying agricultural knowledge

• Learns to examine commodities to certify wholesomeness and compliance

• Learns to inspect facilities and equipment for accuracy, sanitation, and compliance regulations

• Learns to write technical reports of findings and recommendations

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

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.

Physical Demands:

• Standing for long periods of time

• Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling or driving

• Exposure to outdoor elements for extended periods of time

• Exposure to different temperatures

• Exposure to loud sounds

• Long travel days

• Must be able to lift 50lbs

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.

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 *

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.