Support Services Worker (Part Time)-Market News Reporter

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture 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 globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth and innovation.

This position is not eligible for benefits and is limited to 29 hours per week.

The (Part- Time) Market News Reporter will be responsible for the collection and reporting of Market prices at assigned Livestock Auction markets each week.

They will use USDA Grading Standards and Guidelines to gather market data such as price, USDA grade, class, and weight and market trends of various livestock as it is sold at assigned markets each week.

Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading Certification within the first 30 days of employment.

The selected applicant must reside in one of the listed counties or be willing to relocate:

• LEE
• BAKER
• MITCHELL
• WORTH
• TERRELL
• DOUGHERTY
• CALHOUN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college OR High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in the area of assignment OR Two years of college, which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences. Knowledge of livestock industry, species; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Dependable mode of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to accurately input large amounts of data into a specific database
• Knowledge of livestock species
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a timely and accurate fashion with peers, management, private industry,
• Knowledge of livestock industry and management practices associated
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with computers and smartphones
• Dependable mode of transportation

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. 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 next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

If you need an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *