Yellow Legged Hornet Trapper

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Job Title:

Yellow Legged Hornet Trapper Agency:

Department of Agriculture Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
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.

Applicant must reside in the following Counties or be willing to relocate:

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Job Summary:

Under Direct Supervision This is a seasonal position, working from approximately June to mid-December Deploys approved monitoring traps for Yellow-Legged Hornet Eradication Enters 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 March until mid-December, and every 2-3 weeks for the remainder of the year.

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

Enters 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:

1. High School Diploma (or GED or equivalent)2. Valid Driver’s License
3. Ability to operate a smartphone

Preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

Familiar with insect identification (i.e., Master Gardener, etc.) or beekeeping experience

Valid driver’s license

Ability to use smartphones 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.

M ust be able to lift 25lb. boxes.

Must be able to hang monitoring traps 4 to 6 feet off the ground. Must be responsible for providing transportation to work sites. 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.

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 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,…