(Part- Time) Clerical Worker - Ag Inputs

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) takes our responsibilities very seriously and is 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 is hourly paid work performing administrative, clerical, and general office duties. 

Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or are scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513).

This part-time 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.

Job Summary:

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.

Under direct supervision, performs a wide range of analytical and office administration duties that may be complex. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

         Enter in CEU credit hours from industry

         Update information in a licensing program

         Update information in the inspection program

         Review registration applications, file, and scan

         Answer multi-line phone calls and forward them to the appropriate person

         Assist Supervisors with special projects

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

         High School Diploma or GED

         1 year of documented customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

         Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

         Demonstrate team orientation aptitude and flexibility

         Exceptional skills related to oral/written communication and customer service

         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 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 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 *