Livestock & Poultry​/Market News Reporter; PT

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Livestock & Poultry / Market News Reporter (PT)

Department of Agriculture

JR

Day (United States of America)

$15.00/ PER HOUR

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 mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both 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 position is not eligible for benefits and is limited to 29 hours per week.

The (Part-Time) Market News Reporter is responsible for the collection and reporting of livestock market prices at assigned auction markets each week. Market News provides producers, buyers, government agencies, and interested members of the trade with timely, accurate, and impartial agricultural commodity information. This includes economic factors such as supply, demand, movement, distribution, prices, price trends, and other related factors on which market decisions can be based.

Evaluate cattle using specific USDA standards and guidelines. Analyzes and compiles market information into written reports; uploads market information to USDA using USDA's online platform. Keep accurate and detailed reports within GDA-specific computer programs.

The selected candidate will be required to cover auction markets in the assigned territories listed below, 2-3 days per week.

BAINBRIDE, BLAKELY, CAIRO, CAMILLA, COLQUITT, DONALSONVILLE

$15 / hour. Mileage reimbursement for driving a personal vehicle from the residence to assigned livestock markets and back to the residence.

This position is part-time with a maximum of 29 hours per week and is ineligible for other benefits.

Employment is contingent upon completion of the USDA Livestock Grading Certification within 4 months of employment. This is temporary or hourly paid work performing general support services. Positions in this job are established for less than 9 months or scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary (i.e., SCOA 513).

Positions in this job are established for greater than 9 months and scheduled for greater than 30 hours per week if the position status is permanent labor (i.e., SCOA 512). Normally, permanent labor positions are eligible for Health Insurance benefits.

Knowledge of the livestock industry and management practices associated. Knowledge of livestock species. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in a timely and accurate fashion, with peers, management, and private industry. Proficiency with computers and smartphones. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to accurately input large amounts of data into a specific database. Dependable mode of transportation. Valid driver’s license.

Must be able to endure long periods of sitting.

Vocational or technical degree in agriculture, environmental science, 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 agriculture, environmental science, entomology, or a closely related field.

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 checks, criminal record investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

Please note:

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring…