Agriculture Inspector 1 - Yellow Legged Hornet

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.

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

• CHATHAM
• BRYAN
• EFFINGHAM
• LIBERTY
• LONG
• MCINTOSH
• Note: The chosen candidate must reside in or relocate

Job Summary: Under Direct Supervision

1. Participates in Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication Activities:

• Deploys approved monitoring traps for Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication
• Enters monitoring trap information into Plant Protection's mapping software
• Checks monitoring traps as directed by supervisor, approximately once per week, from March until mid-December, and every 2-3 weeks the remainder of the year.
• Changes the bait/lure each time the monitoring trap is checked or as directed.
• Re-deploys if the original trap is damaged, missing, or otherwise needs replacement
• Enter the correct information into Plant Protection's mapping software when checking monitoring traps
• Notifies supervisor when yellow-legged hornets are found in a monitoring trap
• Assists in nest location activities

2. Participation is needed in public outreach and education:

• Speaks to bee clubs and associations as needed, provides updates to GDA activities (YLH, pests/diseases, etc.)
• Provides information, as needed or requested, to be used in educational or public outreach activities.

3. Participates in Plant Protection Programs

Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, biological sciences, or a directly related field OR Ownership or management experience in an agricultural or horticultural business.
• Experience in monitoring for pests
• Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.

Physical Demands:

1. Incumbents in this job must work outdoors in varied terrain.

2. Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling, and driving.

3. Must be able to lift 50lb boxes.

4. This job requires travel. May be responsible for providing transportation to work sites.

5. Must be able to hang monitoring traps 4 to 6 feet off the ground.

6. Must be responsible for providing transportation to work sites.

7. 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/

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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 *

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: REG04KL
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $28,571.29- $43,475.18
• Shift: Day Job