Agriculture Inspector 1 - Livestock and Poultry Field Inspector

State of Georgia•Pickens, GA

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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, both 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: GILMER CHEROKEE FANNIN MURRAY PICKENS Note: The chosen candidate must reside in or relocate. Position Overview: The Agriculture Inspector position is located within the Livestock and Poultry Program of the Animal Industry Division. This position is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, investigating, collecting samples, and performing other activities for the GDA Livestock and Poultry Program. Please note: The selected applicant must reside in a listed county, a surrounding county, or be willing to relocate. Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading certification within the first six months. Work schedule may include some weekends.

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safe working procedures with livestock and poultry.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the livestock industry.
Ability to perform inspections/investigations, follow proper procedures, and issue quarantines on infected and exposed livestock and poultry.
Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare activities, and monitor reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and make decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with livestock producers, market owners/operators, local area emergency management coordinators, co-workers, and others involved in animal agriculture.
Ability to acquire skills in operating a laptop computer, hand-held data collection device, global positioning system (GPS), and other equipment necessary to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections at livestock markets, flea markets, farms, and other locations where livestock, exotics, and/or poultry are gathered.
Identifies clinical signs of livestock disease at markets/farms to ensure disease containment, prevention, and compliance with regulations.
Respond to animal health complaints and ensure compliance.
Monitors animal exhibitions/activities for disease detection.
Collects samples for testing from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry and routes them to the laboratory for identification and analysis.
Respond to animal emergencies.
Issues quarantines, permits, and prepares and submits reports.
Maintains accurate and detailed work activity records.
Records all inspections, findings, observations, and field actions on the official database and in compliance with established directives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires shift work, and off days may not necessarily be Saturday and Sunday