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.

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, this position performs duties such as enforcing farmers’ market rules and regulations

·Provide services to farmers, dealers, and the public in the sale of produce

·Assisting in the maintenance, sanitation, and security at the Atlanta State Farmers Market; inspecting produce entering and sold at the Markets

·Will work in shed area in all types of weather conditions monitoring shed tenants, enforcing market rules and regulations.

Job Summary:

This position performs duties such as enforcing farmers’ market rules and regulations

·Provide services to farmers, dealers, and the public in the sale of produce

·Assisting in the maintenance, sanitation, and security at the Atlanta State Farmers Market

·Inspecting produce entering and sold at the Markets

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

·Will require spending time outside in the elements in all seasons.

·Employees will need to dress for the weather.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Working knowledge of Windows OS as well asMicrosoft Excel, Access, and Word, Strong customer service skills.

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 *