Agriculture Compliance Inspector I - AG Inputs

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Agriculture, seeks an Agriculture Inspector 1 for the Agricultural Inputs Division to perform inspections of feed, fertilizer, lime and related products across designated counties in Georgia.

Under supervision, you will collect samples, assist with laboratory analyses, and write reports detailing findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with health, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, pest control, entomology or a closely related field from an accredited college.
• High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in the area of assignment OR Two years of college with chemistry or life sciences.
• Two years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, learns to inspect animal feed facilities and processing equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
• Assists with collection of samples and routes to laboratory for identification and analysis.
• Assists with inspections to detect compliance.
• Learns to advise industry of development programs or new equipment and techniques to aid in quality production, applying agricultural knowledge.
• Learns to examine commodities to certify wholesomeness and compliance.
• Learns to inspect facilities and equipment for accuracy, sanitation, and compliance regulations.
• Learns to write technical reports of findings and recommendations.

Education

Vocational/Technical degree in agriculture or closely related field

High school diploma or GED with 1 year experience in the area

Two years of college with chemistry or life sciences (12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours)

Job description

The State of Georgia, Department of Agriculture, seeks an Agriculture Inspector 1 for the Agricultural Inputs Division to perform inspections of feed, fertilizer, lime and related products across designated counties in Georgia.

Under supervision, you will collect samples, assist with laboratory analyses, and write reports detailing findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with health, quality, and safety standards.