Ag. Investigator Sr - Animal Livestock

State of Idaho • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Investigator, Senior. The position will serve as a field inspector for livestock facilities in the Treasure Valley and SW Idaho:

Requirements

• Work experience preparing narrative reports - this is typically gained by one year of experience or education writing narrative reports.
• This position requires a valid driver's license
• Good knowledge of livestock (beef, dairy, or equine), milk processing facilities, or environmental compliance experience relating to animal production
• One year of experience working with livestock.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal health, disease, livestock waste, and facility inspections.
• Conduct disease, import, livestock market, port of entry, animal exhibition, and other surveillance activities.
• Conduct compliance activities related to livestock traders, producers, transporters, Markets, and veterinarians.
• Conduct investigations of animal care complaints, livestock odor complaints, animal diseases, import violations, livestock waste violations, Cervidae escapes, and intrastate movement violations.
• Conduct education and information dissemination processes for local law enforcement agencies, animal control agencies, livestock producers, traders, veterinarians, support industries, and the general public.
• Perform testing to detect animal disease.
• If needed, be willing to help and learn other division programs as needed.
• Fulfill responsibilities of an ISDA employee as outlined in the department's Risk Management/Safety Policy

Benefits

• The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.
• For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.
• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees