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.

This position will be located in the Tifton, GA region.

The selected candidate must reside in this area or be willing to relocate.

Position Overview:

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

2.      The position will be located in the Plant Protection office.

3.      A maximum of 29 hrs. per week is not eligible for benefits

Job Description:

1. 1. Assists with yellow-legged hornet eradication
      • Inventories trapping supplies and assists with managing inventory; provides updates to appropriate staff
      • May assist with placing orders for supplies

1. 1.  Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties.
      • Maintains inspection records and other documents for plant protection programs
      • Responds accordingly to requests from field staff and the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·        High School diploma /GED

·        One (1) year of documented experience with administration duties and general office work experience.

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:

·        One (1) year of college coursework in agriculture, horticulture, biological sciences, IT, or business/accounting.

·        Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications

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 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 *