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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 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 has statewide duties but is primarily responsible for inspections in the southern part of the state.
This position will report to the Tifton office regularly for meetings, training, and other assignments.
Job Summary : Serves As Apiary Inspector :
1.Serves As Apiary Inspector :
2.Participate in Plant Protection Programs
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills :
1.Completion of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, biological sciences, or a directly related field.
2.Master Beekeeper or at least five (5) years of beekeeping experience. Commercial beekeeping experience desired.
3.Working knowledge of smartphones and apps as well as Windows computer operating systems and applications.
Physical Demands :
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.
Via Team Georgia 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.
The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified
Vocational / Technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college AND One year of experience in a directly related area OR Two years of college which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences AND One year of experience in a directly related area OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Agriculture Inspector 1 (RCT040) or position equivalent.
Full Time
$47k-63k (estimate)
05/10/2024
05/26/2024