Animal Health Inspector

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting an Animal Health Inspector for its Animal Services Division. The inspector will work at the Marana Livestock Auction and conduct other inspections in an assigned area. Under the direction of the Supervising Livestock Officer, the inspector monitors the health and proper identification of animals moving within Arizona through on-site reviews at ranches, feedlots, dairies, exhibitions, and auction markets. The role also involves reviewing livestock owners’ records for compliance with self-inspection requirements and Beef Council fee collection, investigating reports of stray livestock, and supporting emergency responses involving animals directly or indirectly. The employee must provide their own transportation and will be compensated for mileage while conducting state business. The position requires a current Arizona driver’s license that can be retained, an acceptable driving record for employees driving on state business, and completion of any required driver training. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

Possess and retain a current Arizona driver’s license.
Maintain an acceptable driving record when driving on state business and complete any required driver training.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Have knowledge of federal and state livestock laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
Have basic knowledge of animal nutrition, husbandry, and health.
Have knowledge of report writing and effective investigation.
Have basic computer and software skills.
Have verbal and written communication skills.
Maintain composure in stressful situations.
Organize and prioritize workload.
Be able to drive a truck towing a trailer.
Handle livestock safely.
Think analytically and solve routine problems.
Communicate with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, stakeholders, and the general public.
Submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
Provide personal transportation for state business; mileage is compensated.

Nice To Haves

Livestock experience.
Ability to read brands.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health and proper identification of animals moving during shipping season.
Monitor compliance with Beef Council fee requirements.
Handle money and make weekly deposits.
Prepare and submit activity reports, departmental case reports, time sheets, travel claims, and other related reports in accordance with department regulations.
Work at the Marana Livestock Auction.
Conduct inspections at ranches, feedlots, dairies, exhibitions, auction markets, and other locations in the assigned area.
Review livestock owners’ records for compliance with self-inspection requirements and Beef Council fee collection.
Investigate reports of stray livestock and notify the owner, if known, or deliver the livestock to an appropriate stray facility.
Support emergency responses involving animals directly or indirectly.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sick leave.
Vacation.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), subject to eligibility and membership criteria; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Optional supplemental life insurance.