Agriculture Animal Industry- Meat Inspector 1 OR 2 (Gilmer County)
About The Position
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 is assigned to the following counties: GILMER, GORDON. The selected applicant must reside in this county or the surrounding area or be willing to relocate. Under direct supervision, he learns to inspect red meat, products, and meat processing facilities to determine compliance with legal standards. This includes antemortem and post-mortem inspections. This position requires access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation. Incumbents must work in adjoining areas as program requirements dictate, although travel outside of the assigned area is expected to be less than 15% of total travel.
Requirements
- 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.
- Access to a personal vehicle or reliable transportation.
- Must complete and pass all required USDA Inspection Methods training and tests at the first available opportunity after being hired.
- Candidates who fail the Inspection Methods exam on their first attempt may be eligible for one (1) additional retest, at the GMIS Director’s discretion.
Nice To Haves
- State or Federal Meat Inspection or Food Inspection experience.
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in Animal Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
- Antemortem and post-mortem inspections
- Inspect red meat, products, and meat processing facilities to determine compliance with legal standards.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
