Support Services Worker - ( Part Time ) Yellow-Legged Hornet Trapper

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 is a Part-time position that can't exceed more than 29 hours weekly.

The position is ineligible for benefits.

Applicant must reside in the following Counties or be willing to relocate:

·       CHATHAM

·       BRYAN

·       EFFINGHAM

·       GLYNN

·       LIBERTY

·       MCINTOSH

Job Summary: Under Direct Supervision

·       This is a seasonal position, working from approximately June to mid-December.

·       Deploy approved monitoring traps for Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication

or   Enters monitoring trap information into Plant Protection’s Survey 123 software (or other approved software)

o   Checks monitoring traps as directed by supervisor, approximately once per week, from June until mid-December. 

o   Changes the bait/lure each time the monitoring trap is checked or as directed.

o   Re-deploys if the original trap is damaged, missing, or otherwise needs replacement.

o   Enter the correct information into Survey 123 when checking monitoring traps.

o   Notifies supervisor when yellow-legged hornets are found in a monitoring trap.

o   Yellow-Legged Hornet Trapper does not disclose the location of any traps to non-departmental personnel.

·       May assist other department personnel in nest location activities.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Familiar with insect identification (i.e. Master Gardener, etc.) or beekeeping experience 

·       Valid driver’s license

·       Ability to use a smartphone and apps.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·       Completion of the Journeyman level of a master beekeeper program (see https://bees.caes.uga.edu/georgia-master-beekeeper-program/master-beekeepers.html). These programs are typically offered by land grant universities (UGA, UF, Auburn, NCSU, etc.)

·       Master Gardener (see https://extension.uga.edu/programs-services/georgia-master-gardener-extension-volunteer-program.html). These programs are also typically offered by land grant universities.

·       Bachelor of Science in entomology, zoology, or a related field

·       Documented experience working in Plant Protection or related agency (UGA extension, USDA APHIS PPQ, Forestry Commission, etc.)

• • Familiar with insect identification (i.e. Master Gardener, etc.) or beekeeping experience 
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to use a smartphone and apps.
  • Bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field

Physical Demands:

While unlikely, there is a possibility of getting stung (yellowjacket, wasp, etc.) when checking traps. Incumbents must work outdoors from June to December in varied terrain. Intermittent periods of walking, hanging traps from trees, and driving. Must be able to hang monitoring traps 4 to 6 feet off the ground.

·       Must provide reasonable driving accommodation. 

·       Work mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.

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.

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 contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

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