Livestock Brand Inspector

Initial Posting Date:
05/14/2024

Application Deadline:
07/28/2024

Agency:
Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:
$18.55 - $25.00 hourly

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Livestock Brand Inspector

Job Description:

Do you have knowledge of the animal industry and livestock and enjoy working outdoors? If so, you may want to apply for Food Safety & Animal Health Program, Livestock Brand Inspector position.

As a Livestock Brand Inspector, you will perform livestock inspections by examining livestock (cattle and horses) to distinguish brands, marks, and other identifying characteristics this may be visual or physical.

In addition, as a Livestock Brand Inspector you will also investigate cases of stray cattle and horses to determine ownership. This may consist of door-to-door contact with neighbors; telephone and/or person-to-person contact with law enforcement official.

The Livestock Brand Inspector is a Part-time "work as work is available" position. The positions will be in 4 locations and these positions are not represented by the Union.

• Western Oregon area (District 1) - Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, Marion, Polk, Clackamas, Yamhill, Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Lane, Douglas, Currey, and Coos

• North Central Oregon area (District 2) - Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow, Wheeler, Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes.

• Southern Oregon Area (District 3) - Klamath, Jackson, Lake, Josephine, and Harney counties.

• Eastern Oregon Area (District 4) - Union, Baker, Grant, Wallowa, and Malheur counties.

This posting will stay open until filled multiple vacancies at different locations in the Oregon area. We will screen applications weekly until vacancies are filled. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We, at Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. The vision of the Oregon Department of Agriculture is to remain able to serve the changing needs of Oregon's diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource base and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.

The aim of the Animal Health and Identification programs are to enhance economic production of livestock. We accomplish this through working toward the control and eradication of animal diseases (including those transmissible to humans), prevent livestock theft by denying a market for stolen animals through recording of brands and inspection of animals, and ensuring animal feeds meet nutritional and labeling standards.

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Working conditions

• Direct contact with all types of livestock. Inclement weatheroutside work. Inspection work in countryinspecting livestock in unrestricted pens and alleys. Travel on unimproved roads. Irregular work schedule.

This is what you need to qualify

Must have two years of experience in the livestock industry which shows knowledge of:

• Handling and branding livestock
• Ranch management procedures
• Livestock marketing procedures
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Additional Requirement

This position requires a thorough knowledge of livestock and the industry. The employee must deal with difficult and unruly people and must do public relations work. The employee must operate electric equipment (electric clippers) often in inclement weather. The employee must climb vehicles that haul livestock.

How to apply:

Required: Attach a resume to your application.

Ensure your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application and/or through an attached resume.

• Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete such as questionnaires and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate's professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact mail to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.