AG Inputs / Administrative Assistant 1- Pesticide Product Registration Assistant

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is located within the Agricultural Inputs Division of the GDA.

       The Ag Inputs Division is composed of seven regulatory programs: feed, fertilizer, horticultural growing media, lime, pesticides, seed, and soil amendments.

       Each program has specific rules and regulations to follow.

       The Ag Inputs Division employs inspectors, who conduct inspections of facilities holding, manufacturing, and distributing products under this scope as well as collect samples of these products analyzed for quality and safety.

       This position assists in administering the Agricultural Inputs Division, which is responsible for working with Georgia's businesses and regulations as they relate to animal feed, seed, fertilizer, lime, horticultural growing media, soil amendments, and pesticides.

       This position will assist in providing leadership, managing direct subordinate staff, and assisting in the development of policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of office administration duties related to Pesticide Product Registration, duties may be complex and may involve access to confidential information. 

• • Provide administrative support to assigned areas.

  • Coordinates Pesticide Product Registration

  • Provide assistance and problem resolution to claimants, employers, staff, other agencies, and/or the public.

  • Provides program, administrative, and/or technical assistance, and interpretation.

  • Researches and resolves detailed program or client issues/questions and prepares documents.

  • Provide program, administrative, and/or technical assistance to customers and staff.

  • Operating standard office equipment

  • Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties in support of an individual employee or group of employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

       Associate degree from an accredited college or university OR Two years of related experience.

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 contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

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