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 Retail Food Program of the Food Safety Division of the GDA. 

1.      The Retail Food Program is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of retail food stores.

2.      Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRPs) are being followed, and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.  

3.      Under direct supervision, this position performs a wide range of office administration duties for assigned functions or program areas. Duties may be complex in nature and may involve access to confidential information.

4.      May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues.

5.      Draft documentation, reports, or presentations. Represents the program and provides information and assistance to internal and external customers. 

THIS IS A TELEWORKING POSITION

Essential Functions: 

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Answering calls and emails pertaining to retail food establishments.  

• Processes license application, business plan, and S&V documents in accordance with established policies, laws, rules, and regulations.  

• Scans documents in the electronic database. 

• Maintains the monthly mileage reports.  

• Receives and responds to inquiries and/or complaints regarding programmatic issues.   

• Provides advanced clerical support to program operations.   

• Maintains and organizes accessible and current filing systems in accordance with applicable standards.  

• Maintains confidentiality of information as necessary and follows department policy on the release of information.  

• Serves as liaison between the Deputy Program Manager and Retail Food Program Manager effectively and appropriately.  

• Maintains supplies and current reference manuals/materials.   

• Attends department and division staff development and training activities.  

• Initiates, composes, and accurately types correspondence and administrative transactions; proofreads and edits documents for accuracy, clarity, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  

• Copies, distributes, and files appropriate letters, memos, etc.  

• Assist other Food Safety and GDA regulatory programs as needed.   

• Maintains a minimum working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents.    

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: 

1. Sitting for extended periods. 

2. Focusing on computer and monitor screens for extended periods. 

3. Typing and repetitive movements. 

4. Talking on the phone for extended periods.   

5. Occasional lifting of supplies or materials (up to 20 lbs.). 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience working in a state or federal agency. 

• Familiarity with Digital Health Department (DHD) software. 

• Knowledge of food safety laws and administrative regulations. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. 

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to compose clear, professional correspondence. 

• Experience with general office procedures, including recordkeeping, filing, and scheduling. 

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 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 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 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 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 *