AGRICULTURE INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR – LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY NORTH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

Agriculture Inspector Supervisor – Livestock and Poultry North District Supervisor
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Agriculture, Georgia Department of
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Sign Up for Job Alerts 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision, serves as a field supervisor of staff engaged in conducting various types of inspections in the enforcement of state laws, Department rules, and regulations. 1. Participates in the training of new inspectors as coordinated by the LP Training Specialist. 2. Completes administrative reports. 3. Investigates and resolves consumer and/or regulated industry complaints. 4. Coordinates investigations with USDA APHIS and other agencies. 5. Reviews reports produced by inspectors to ensure appropriate interpretation of established laws, rules, and regulations. 6. Monitors workload and performance of assigned employees by Department policy and procedures. 7. Provides relief coverage when inspection personnel are on leave of absence. Other duties as assigned.

Note:

The schedule of this position may change without warning based on the immediate needs of the district.

Job Summary:

1. The Livestock and Poultry Section of the GDA enforces and regulates the statutes regarding the public sale of livestock and poultry at auction markets, livestock and poultry mortality disposal, and livestock disease control. 2. Whether at a public sale, market, or show, enforcement of health regulations and laws about state requirements keeps Georgians and animals healthy.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Working knowledge of LP rules and livestock laws, personnel supervision, territory management time/hour approvals, complaint investigation processes, licensing, and permitting processes.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: 1. Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications. 2. Knowledge of, and experience with animal industry and livestock and poultry; ability to identify diseases that affect animals. 3. Knowledge of federal and state laws and rules involving livestock and poultry; ability to perform inspection activities according to appropriate established regulations, directives, and procedures. 4.

Leadership qualities:

ability to prioritize and schedule job duty requirements. 5. Ability to work closely with others and effect positive changes as a contributing team member; ability to work independently and with a team. 6. Skilled ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a timely and accurate fashion with peers, management, private industry, etc.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and/or riding for extended periods, working with and around large livestock (including large animals), handling of livestock (as needed), lifting of up to 20 lbs. or more.

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 the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615. •The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified. • High school diploma/GED and three (3) years 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, including three (3) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Agriculture Inspector 3 (RCT042) or position equivalent.

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Requisition ID:

REG047D

Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

$54,572.54

Shift:

Day Job

Posting End Date:

Jun 27, 2025