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, 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position assists with the administration of the Fuel & Measures Division, which is responsible for ensuring equity in the marketplace by verifying the accuracy of commercial weighing and measuring devices and protecting Georgia producers by ensuring that dealers in agricultural products, as well as warehouses that store commodities, are licensed and have adequate security bond coverage.

This position will manage direct subordinate staff and assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Job Summary:

This position assists with the development of policies and procedures and completes administrative duties, which include but are not limited to:

· Review, interpret, and evaluate state and federal laws and regulations that may affect fuel, weights, and warehouse & bonding programs

· Engage with businesses and the public to promote fair trade practices.

· Assist in the development and implementation of new methods, policies, and procedures to further program goals

· Advise supervisors, inspectors, and stakeholders on technical and regulatory issues

· Take appropriate enforcement actions against facilities or individuals who violate agricultural regulations

· Assist in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports

· Willingness to travel and actively engage and participate in meetings/workshops with association groups, industry groups, academia, and other initiatives

· Remain current on industry practices and regulatory changes

· Coordinate and facilitate solutions for challenges faced by inspectors and other staff

· Work independently to manage tasks and resolve complex issues

Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of management experience in the area of assignment OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of management experience in the area of assignment OR Six years of experience in the area of assignment, Three years of which in a management role OR One year of experience required at the lower level Mgr., Regulatory Compliance (RCM050) or position equivalent.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Typing and repetitive movements

· Long travel days

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Three years of professional experience in the weights & measures or warehouse & bonding field.

• Working knowledge of the Windows computer operating system and applications.
• Working knowledge of two or more of the following practices: fuel, scales, and propane inspections or examination and auditing of warehouse commodities.
• Familiar with petroleum and weights & measures laws, rules, regulations, procedures and experience issuing enforcement related to those laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Other Duties:

· As assigned

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

· Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

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 the large volume of submissions received by this office, 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 notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

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