Agriculture Inspector 1 -Plant Protection

State of Georgia • Appling, GA • 1w ago

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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.

Job Summary: Under Direct Supervision

· Learn Plant Protection Programs

· Inspects live plant growers and dealers (sod farms, nurseries, tree farms, etc.) to ensure compliance with state regulations and proper maintenance of plants.

· Verifies compliance with Department-issued agreements and certifications for interstate and international export of plants, fruits, vegetables, etc.

· Performs state and federal phytosanitary certification inspections as requested

· Performs apiary (bee) inspections as requested

· Monitors crops and/or environs for specific agricultural pests

· Participates in invasive species detection and eradication activities

Other Duties As Assigned

Applicant must reside in this county or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.

This position is assigned to the following county:

· Appling

· Bacon

· Evans

· Jeff Davis

· Montgomery

· Tattnall

· Toombs

· Wheeler

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, biological sciences, or a directly related field OR Ownership or management experience in an agricultural or horticultural business.

Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents in this job must work outdoors in varied terrain, including plant nurseries, greenhouses, agricultural production areas, and apiaries for extended periods of time. Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling, and driving. M ust be able to lift 50lb boxes. This job requires travel. May be responsible for providing transportation to work sites.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone / email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The 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 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 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.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: REG04F9

Number of Openings: 1

Advertised Salary: $43,080.00

Shift: Day Job

Posting End Date: Nov 19, 2025

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