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Security - Part Time

Job Title: Security Part-Time
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-benefited Temporary
Department: Security
Reports To: Security Sergeant

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for directing and monitoring traffic to facilities and grounds and assisting with the protection and security of the GNFA visitors, employees, facilities, and grounds.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Monitor GNFA access during events
• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of GNFA at all times
• Monitor the traffic flow and parking areas of GNFA
• Greet visitors and monitor gate access and security cameras during events
• Maintain R.V. reservations, collect payments, and assign R.V. slots
• Contact local law enforcement, EMS, fire, or other emergency personnel, if needed
• Other duties, functions, and special assignments as directed by the Public Safety Director


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of GNFA parking facilities and traffic routes.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic operating software applications
• Ability to abide by the policies and procedures of the GNFA
• Ability to display extraordinary customer service to GNFA guests
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of facility events and locations
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral communication skills

Other:
• Travel from office to other location may be required.
• This position may require an irregular work schedule and the performance of work assignments that may not be directly related to job specifications.

Guidelines:
The Security Employee must comply with generally accepted professional and security practices as well as relevant State and Federal regulations. Such guidelines are clear and specific but may require some interpretation in their application.

Minimum Training and/or Experience to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Education level commonly associated with the completion of a high school is required with 3-5 years of relevant work experience. However, a combination of education and experience may be used to meet minimum requirements.


(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Some work may involve percentages, ratios, and other more complex mathematical computations.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner. Primary communication is with GNFA employees, outside officials, agencies and companies.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand general business principles, a variety of forms, manuals, regulations and other means of instruction and guidance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, intermittent sitting, standing, bending, or stooping is regularly required. Additionally, the employee must be able to routinely lift and/or carry light to heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The work environment is highly variable and may expose the incumbent to a number of disagreeable elements, separately or in combination, that may result in serious mental stress or serious injury, despite the provision or implementation of available safety measures.
To apply, fill out the application below and turn in to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Administrative Office in front of Reaves Arena, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or email to employment@gnfa.com. Further questions? Contact our offices at 478-987-3247.

Operations Technician

Job Title: Operations Technician I
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Director

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting in the performance of the routine and non-routine duties of the operations division to ensure the success of all GNFA events and overall customer satisfaction.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Cleaning and maintaining commercial buildings and GNFA grounds.
• Event setup and break-downs involving tables, chairs, and other equipment.
• Maintain livestock and horse facilities.
• Notify immediate supervisor of needed tools, equipment, or supplies.
• Other duties, functions and special assignments as directed by Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to perform successfully with minimal instructions and supervision.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to abide by all policies and procedures of the GNFA.

Other:
• Travel from office to other location may be required.
• This position may require an irregular work schedule and the performance of work assignments which may not be directly related to job specifications.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Supervisory Control and Responsibilities:
None

Guidelines:
The Operations Technician I must comply with generally accepted professional practices as well as relevant State and Federal regulations. Such guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in their application.

Minimum Training and/or Experience to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Education level commonly associated with the completion of a High School Diploma is required with at least 1 year of relevant work experience. However, a combination of education and experience may be used to meet minimum requirements.


(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner. Primary communication is with GNFA customers and employees. Additional contact may be required with outside officials, agencies and companies.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand general business principles, a variety of forms, manuals, regulations and other means of instruction and guidance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, intermittent sitting, standing, bending, or stooping is regularly required. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to routinely lift and/or carry light to heavy objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The work environment is highly variable with noise levels usually low to high. Routine work may expose the incumbent to much dust, dirt, fumes, vibration, and other disagreeable elements. Routine work may occasionally also expose the incumbent to heavy machinery and a variety of mechanized or moving parts that could cause serious or debilitating injury.

To apply, fill out the application below and turn in to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Administrative Office in front of Reaves Arena, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or email to employment@gnfa.com. Further questions? Contact our offices at 478-987-3247.


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