We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture 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.
This position is not eligible for benefits and is limited to 29 hours per week.
 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·        The (Part-Time) Market News Reporter is responsible for the collection and reporting of livestock market prices at assigned auction markets each week.

·        Market News provides producers, buyers, government agencies, and interested members of the trade with timely, accurate, and impartial agricultural commodity information.

·        This includes economic factors such as supply, demand, movement, distribution, prices, price trends, and other related factors on which market decisions can be based.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

1.      Evaluate cattle using specific USDA standards and guidelines.

2.      Analyzes and compiles market information into written reports; uploads market information to USDA using USDA's online platform.

3.      Keep accurate and detailed reports within GDA-specific computer programs.

The selected candidate will be required to cover auction markets in the assigned territories listed below, 2–3 days per week.

1.      BUTTS

2.      GREENE

3.      UPSON

COMPENSATION:

·        $15 / hour.

·        Mileage reimbursement for driving a personal vehicle from the residence to assigned livestock markets and back to the residence.

·        This position is part-time with a maximum of 29 hours per week and is ineligible for other benefits.

·        Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading Certification within 4 months of employment.
 

NOTICE:

1.      This is temporary or hourly paid work performing general support services.

2.      Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513).

3.      Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512).

4.      Normally, permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·        Knowledge of the livestock industry and management practices associated.

·        Knowledge of livestock species.

·        Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a timely and accurate fashion, with peers, management, and private industry.

·        Proficiency with computers and smartphones.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Ability to accurately input large amounts of data into a specific database.

·        Dependable mode of transportation.

·        Valid driver’s license.

·        Must be able to endure long periods of sitting.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, environmental science, entomology, or a closely related field from an accredited college, OR High school diploma or GED AND one year of experience around assignment OR Two years of college, which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in agriculture, environmental science, entomology, or a closely related field.

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 checks, criminal record investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

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.

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.

Please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

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