Animal Facilities Inspector

Kansas Department of Agriculture

1320 Research Park Drive

Manhattan, KS 66502

https://agriculture.ks.gov/

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Days (8am to 5pm)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $31,720 - $37,440 Per Year
• Hourly Pay Range: $15.25 – $18.00 Per Hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

This position will remain posted until filled.

Location: Applicants must live in or around the following counties in Kansas: Smith, Jewell, Republic, Washington, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Geary, Lincoln, Ottawa, Dickinson, Saline, McPherson, Ellsworth, Morris, Chase, Lyon, Chase, Butler, Chautauqua, Elk, Cowley, Marion, Osage, Johnson, Miami, Franklin, Coffey, Anderson, Linn, Greenwood, Woodson, Allen, Neosho, Bourbon, Crawford, Montgomery, Labette, Cherokee, Wilson or applicant should be willing to relocate to assigned area upon offer.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The AFI program works to ensure that the welfare of pet animal facilities in Kansas are within standards of the Kansas Pet Animal Act. This is accomplished by performing timely compliance inspections, investigations of complaints, and providing public outreach and education.

This position is homebased and assigned a state vehicle used for official state business. Each day the candidate will travel to facilities in their assigned territory to perform routine and complaint inspections. Significant driving with occasional overnight travel will be required.

ROUTINE INSPECTIONS - The primary objective of all inspections is to assure compliance with the Kansas Pet Animal Act. Authority includes the formal documentation of compliance and non-compliance plus monitoring corrective action. A primary part of the inspection is the development of cooperative relationships that enables the inspector to work with facility personnel to assure quality care of the animals.

COMPLAINTS –Investigations are performed upon receipt of complaints that come into the Manhattan office on licensed and unlicensed facilities to verify compliance of the Kansas Pet Animal Act.

OTHER – Detailed report writing and documentation is required. May testify at administrative hearings and perform a limited amount of public speaking.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or Post High School degree. Bachelor degree in agriculture or any other related field of study preferred.
• Prefer three years of experience in any agricultural inspection related field that demonstrates the acquisition of knowledge, ability and skill required to fulfill the job duties.
• Experience handling of small animals and livestock is preferred.
• Ability to use computer software, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking, thorough documentation of inspections and ability to provide educational outreach.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kelsey Senn
• Email: Kelsey.Senn@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 564-6712
• Fax: (785) 564-6777
• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
  • Tax Clearance Certificate,
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

• Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Job Application Process

• Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
  • Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.