Agriculture Inspector - Plant Protection Field

Agriculture Inspector 1
- Plant Protection Field

State of Georgia

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

• Protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

• Continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Positions reports to 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 inspections as requested.
• Monitor crops and/or environs for specific agricultural pests.
• Participate in invasive species detection and eradication activities.

Assigned to the following counties: CALHOUN, BAKER, CLAY, DOUGHERTY, EARLY, LEE, MILLER, MITCHELL, QUITMAN, RANDOLPH, TERRELL. Applicant must reside in this county 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.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in the area of assignment; or two (2) years of college, which included 12 semester hours or 20 quarter hours in chemistry or life sciences.

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

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

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

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at .

The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified.

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

Entry level

Full‑time

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