Market Operations Specialist Supervisor - Savannah Market.

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 position is assigned to the following county.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE OR CURRENTLY LIVE IN ONE OF THE BELOW COUNTIES :

CHATHAM

Job Description :

• Supervises, guides, and / or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Manages large, full-time, year-round state farmers’ market that provides an outlet for the sale of products by farmers, retailers, and wholesalers.
• Provides direction to farmers in the sale of produce to consumers.

Job Summary :

• This position performs duties such as enforcing farmers’ market rules and regulations.
• Providing services to farmers, dealers, and the public in the sale of produce
• Accounting for receipts collected.
• Assisting in the maintenance, sanitation, and security at the State Farmers Market
• Inspecting produce entering and sold at the Markets; and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for compiling reports of monies received.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

• Experience managing long and short-term projects.
• Experience managing contracts / contractors.
• Experience in property management or landlord / tenant relations.
• Working knowledge of Windows OS as well asMicrosoft Excel, Access, and Word, Strong customer service skills.
• Requires a Valid Georgia Driver’s License. Strong Customer Service skills

Physical Demands :

Will require spending time outside in the elements in all seasons. The employee will need to dress for the weather.

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.

Via Team Georgia 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.

The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified

High school diploma or GED AND Six years of experience in the area of assignment, Two years of which in a supervisory capacity OR Two years of experience at the lower level Market Ops Spec 3 (RCT062) or position equivalent.