Agriculture Inspector - Plant Protection Field

Job Title and Agency

Agriculture Inspector 1 - Plant Protection Field

State of Georgia – Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)

The GDA is dedicated to protecting consumers, promoting agriculture locally and globally, and assisting customers through education and technology. Our vision is to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence, committed to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Under Direct Supervision.

• Learn Plant Protection Programs
• Inspect live plant growers and dealers (sod farms, nurseries, tree farms, etc.) to ensure compliance with state regulations and proper maintenance of plants.
• Verify compliance with Department‑issued agreements and certifications for interstate and international export of plants, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Perform state and federal phytosanitary certification inspections as requested.
• Perform apiary (bee) inspections as requested.
• Monitor crops and/or environs for specific agricultural pests.
• Participate in invasive species detection and eradication activities.

This position is assigned to the following counties:

• CALHOUN
• BAKER
• CLAY
• DOUGHERTY
• EARLY
• LEE
• MILLER
• MITCHELL
• QUITMAN
• RANDOLPH
• TERRELL

Applicant must reside in one of the above counties or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, biological sciences, or a directly related field OR ownership or management experience in an agricultural or horticultural business.
• Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.

• Work outdoors in varied terrain, including plant nurseries, greenhouses, agricultural production areas, and apiaries for extended periods.
• Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling, and driving.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb boxes.
• Travel is required; may be responsible for providing transportation to work sites.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

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• Requisition D3
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $43,080.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date:
  Sep 28, 2025