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.

The selected candidate must reside in District 3 or be willing to relocate.

*Note: District 3 currently encompasses the following counties:

·         Fulton

·         Dekalb

·         Gwinnett

·         Walton

·         Rockdale

·         Newton

·         Jasper

·         Butts

·         Clayton

·         Fayette

·         Spalding

·         Pike

·         Lamar

·         Upson

NOTE: The location or headquarters for this position will be determined based on the applicant selected.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Georgia Meat Inspection Section (GMIS) Program Manager, ensures the effective implementation of the Meat Inspection Program within the assigned district.

The duties for this position include:

·          Prepares staffing assignments for district Meat Inspection personnel.

·          Supervises and evaluates the proficiency, knowledge, and job performance of personnel who are engaged in conducting antemortem and postmortem inspections at livestock slaughter establishments and/or inspections of processing facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.

·          Conducts establishment reviews.

·          Conducts and/or coordinates training of new inspectors and completes administrative reports.

·          Monitors workload and performance of assigned employees by established policies and procedures.

·          As a member of the GMIS Supervisory Team, coordinates closely with all GMIS Management and Support Staff throughout the state to foster and implement the mission and vision of GMIS.

Other duties as assigned.

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:

·         Working knowledge or prior experience in performing the administrative and supervisory tasks required by a Meat Inspector Supervisor.

·         Proven leadership qualities.

·         Ability to work closely with others and effect positive changes as a contributing team member.

·         Skilled in conflict management and professional communication, both verbally and in writing.

·         Excellent reading comprehension and analytical ability.

·         Ability to effectively interact with industry and the public.

·         Knowledge of sanitation and good manufacturing practices.

·         Understanding of federal and state laws relating to food safety, meat inspection, etc.

·         Completion of a bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university in Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field; and

·         Computer skills, including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows applications.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. As a condition of continued employment, the selected candidate must complete and pass all required USDA Inspection Methods training and tests at the first available opportunity after being hired.

Candidates who fail the Inspection Methods exam on their first attempt may be eligible for one (1) additional retest, at the GMIS Director’s discretion.

2. The selected candidate must also complete EIAO (Enforcement, Investigative, Analysis Officer) training.

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.

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. *