(Part-time) Market News Reporter -Livestock and Poultry.

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia’s agriculture through superior service and leadership.

• 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.

This position is not eligible for benefits and is limited to 29 hours per week .

Job Description / Essential Functions :

The  (Part-Time) Market News Reporter is responsible for the collection and reporting of market prices at assigned livestock auction markets each week.

All other duties as assigned

Compensation

Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading Certification within six months of employment.

The selected applicant must reside in one of the listed counties or be willing to relocate :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Vocational or 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 around assignment OR Two years of college, which included 12 semester / 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

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.

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.