AGRICULTURE ANIMAL INDUSTRY - MEAT INSPECTOR 1 (Brooks, Thomas, Tift County) - Brooks, Georgia
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Brooks, Georgia Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1803320888 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | State of Georgia |
| Category: |
Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary
Biotech – R&D – Science Food Processing - Production Horticulture Human Resources Legal Management Other Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| City: | Brooks |
| Map: | United States, Georgia, Brooks (Show on map) |
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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. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is assigned to the following county: • BROOKS • LOWNDES • THOMAS • TIFT Applicant must reside in this county or 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 a personal vehicle or 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Meat Inspector 1 - $39,500.00 Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology, or a closely related field from an accredited college; or a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in assignment; or two years of college which included 12 semester/20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences. NOTE: The selected candidate must complete USDA Inspection Methods training after being hired at the first available opportunity. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: • 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; and • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, 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 this office's large volume of submissions, 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. Please get in touch with the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation. ** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified * Vocational/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 hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences. | |
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