Agriculture Inspector 1- AG Inputs
About The Position
This position is located within the Agricultural Inputs Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and is assigned to the Animal Feed Program. The division regulates feed, fertilizer, horticultural growing media, lime, pesticides, seed, and soil amendments. Inspectors visit facilities that hold, manufacture, and distribute regulated products and collect samples for laboratory analysis. Inspectors must complete advanced training in specialized operations. Under direct supervision, the Agriculture Inspector 1 learns to inspect animal feed facilities and processing equipment for compliance with health, quality, and safety laws and regulations. The role assists with inspections and sample collection, helps route samples to a laboratory for identification and analysis, and learns to examine commodities, assess facilities and equipment, provide industry guidance, and prepare technical reports. The position is assigned to specified counties in Georgia, and the selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the assigned area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in the area of assignment, or two years of college including 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the assigned counties.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Able to meet physical demands that include standing for long periods; intermittent walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving; extended exposure to outdoor elements and different temperatures; exposure to loud sounds; and long travel days.
- Final hiring is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification, background and criminal-record investigations, and motor vehicle reports.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology, or a closely related field from an accredited college.
Responsibilities
- Learn to inspect animal feed facilities and processing equipment for compliance with applicable health, quality, and safety laws and regulations.
- Assist with collecting product samples and routing them to a laboratory for identification and analysis.
- Assist with inspections to detect compliance.
- Learn to advise industry about development programs, equipment, and techniques that support quality production, applying agricultural knowledge.
- Learn to examine commodities to certify wholesomeness and compliance.
- Learn to inspect facilities and equipment for accuracy, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Learn to write technical reports documenting findings and recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
