Support Services Worker (Part Time) Yellow Legged Hornet Trapper

Agriculture, Department of; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is seeking a part-time Yellow-Legged Hornet Trapper to support monitoring and eradication efforts. This position is limited to 29 hours per week and is ineligible for benefits.

You will deploy monitoring traps, record data in Survey123, check traps weekly June through December, and notify supervisors when hornets are detected. A valid Georgia driver’s license, beekeeping and gardening experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 1 year of Beekeeping experience is required.
• 1 year of Gardening experience is required.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy approved monitoring traps for Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication.
• Enter monitoring trap information into Plant Protection’s Survey123 software (or other approved software).
• Check monitoring traps approximately once per week, from June until mid-December.
• Change the bait/lure each time the monitoring trap is checked or as directed.
• Redeploy if the original trap is damaged, missing, or otherwise needs replacement.
• Enter the correct information into Survey123 when checking monitoring traps.
• Notify supervisor when yellow-legged hornets are found in a monitoring trap.

Skills

Beekeeping experience

Gardening experience

Smartphone apps

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Survey123

Job description

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Job Title

Support Services Worker (Part Time) Yellow Legged Hornet Trapper Agency: Department of Agriculture Job Requisition ID: JR0000000040 Shift: Compensation Details: $20.00 - $25.00 / PER HOUR

Job Description

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. This is a Part-time position that can't exceed more than 29 hours weekly. The position is ineligible for benefits.

Job Summary

• Deploy approved monitoring traps for Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication
• Enter monitoring trap information into Plant Protection’s Survey 123 software (or other approved software)
• Checks monitoring traps as directed by supervisor, approximately once per week, from June until mid-December
• Changes the bait/lure each time the monitoring trap is checked or as directed
• Re-deploys if the original trap is damaged, missing, or otherwise needs replacement
• Enter the correct information into Survey 123 when checking monitoring traps
• Notifies supervisor when yellow-legged hornets are found in a monitoring trap
• Yellow-Legged Hornet Trapper does not disclose the location of any traps to non-departmental personnel
• May assist other department personnel in nest location activities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year- Beekeeping experience
• 1 year -Gardening experience
• Valid Georgia driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of the Journeyman level of a master beekeeper program (see https://bees.caes.uga.edu/georgia-master-beekeeper-program/master-beekeepers.html)
• Master Gardener (see https://extension.uga.edu/programs-services/georgia-master-gardener-extension-volunteer-program.html)
• Master Gardener (see https://extension.uga.edu/programs-services/georgia-master-gardener-extension-volunteer-program.html)
• Bachelor of Science in entomology, zoology, or a related field
• Documented experience working in Plant Protection or related agency (UGA extension, USDA APHIS PPQ, Forestry Commission, etc.)
• Familiar with insect identification (i.e. Master Gardener, etc.) or beekeeping experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to use a smartphone and apps

Physical Demands

• While unlikely, there is a possibility of getting stung (yellowjacket, wasp, etc.) when checking traps
• Incumbents must work outdoors from June to December in varied terrain
• Intermittent periods of walking, hanging traps from trees, and driving
• Must be able to hang monitoring traps 4 to 6 feet off the ground
• Must provide own reasonable driving accommodation
• Work mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate

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.

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 [phone] if you need accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.