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.

Job Description:  

·        Measure grain at Georgia Grain Warehouses to ensure collateral coverage with financial institutions, ensuring that Georgia producers are protected from fraud.

·        Perform financial reviews on custodial accounts at Georgia livestock markets to ensure that enough funds are available to operate sales, and to make sure that bonded buyers are paying promptly.

·        Checking all state bonded Cotton Warehouses in Georgia to ensure that Georgia producers are protected as well as the merchants whose cotton is held in the warehouse.

Job Summary:

·        Under supervision, performs audits and analysis of corporate practices for Warehouse and Bonding and other businesses to detect and remediate fraud, malfeasance, or licensing issues.

·        Examines and analyzes insurance forms and policies to determine compliance with the rules, regulations, laws, and underwriting practices.

·        Investigates complaints against companies, businesses, and agents. Investigates consumer complaints of fraud or abuse.

·        Performs investigations, audits, and examinations according to established rules and regulations and other statutes.

·        Researches and analyzes state codes, federal regulations, and industry manuals regarding forms, policies, and procedures.

·        Researches and assists in the formulation of proposed legislation.

·        Reviews applications for accuracy and compliance with guidelines, regulations, and laws.

·        Review rates and charges to determine if they are adequate, equitable, meet actuarial soundness, and are not excessive. 

·        Review transactions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: 

·        Must be able to operate Microsoft Word and Excel platforms with an emphasis on Excel. Must have basic computer knowledge.

·        Must possess basic math skills. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·        Experience working in the grain or cotton industry. 

Physical Demands:

·        Must be physically able to climb structures with a minimum height of 30 feet.

·        Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving; exposure to the outdoor elements for extended periods. 

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.

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 this office's large volume of submissions, 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 a notification.

Please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

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