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.

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties for the Atlanta Produce Terminal and Market, duties may be complex and may involve access to confidential information.

• May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues.

• Drafts documentation, reports, or presentations.

• Represents the Atlanta Produce Terminal and Market and provides information and assistance to internal and external customers.

Job Description / Essential Functions:

• Acts as administrative assistant to the Market Facilities Manager.

• Responsible for answering phone calls to the market and assisting consumers visiting the facility. Handles all reporting of monies taken in at the State Market.

• Compiles all financial reports for the State Market. Acts as point of contact for State Market Maintenance Dept. to process maintenance requests and log work orders into the system for distribution to staff.

• Processes and files utility bills for all State Markets.

• Assists State Market Managers and Markets Division office as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Four years of related experience. Experience with Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Word and Excel.

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.

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