Animal Health Inspector

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ

1d•$41,600 - $45,695

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting an Animal Health Inspector for its Animal Services Division. The position is responsible for inspection at the Marana Livestock Auction and other inspections in the assigned areas. Under the direction of the Supervising Livestock Officer, the inspector monitors animal health and identification as animals move within the state through on-site reviews at ranches, feedlots, dairies, exhibitions, and auction markets. The inspector also reviews livestock-owner records for compliance with self-inspection requirements and Beef Council fee collection; investigates reports of stray livestock and notifies owners when known or delivers animals to an appropriate stray facility; and supports emergency responses involving animals directly or indirectly. The position requires a current Arizona driver's license that can be retained, an acceptable driving record for employees who drive on state business, and any required driver training. The employee must provide their own transportation and is compensated for mileage while conducting state business. All newly hired state employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices regarding livestock.
Knowledge of basic animal nutrition, husbandry, and health.
Knowledge of report writing and effective investigation.
Basic computer and software skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to drive a truck while towing a trailer.
Ability to handle livestock safely.
Ability to think analytically and solve routine problems.
Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, and the general public.
Ability to submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
Possession of and ability to retain a current Arizona driver's license; employees driving on state business must maintain an acceptable driving record and complete required driver training.
Must provide own transportation for state business; mileage is compensated.
Successful completion of E-Verify is required for newly hired state employees.

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 fees.
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 assigned areas.
Review livestock-owner records for compliance with self-inspection requirements and Beef Council fee collection.
Investigate reports of stray livestock, 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 and 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, subject to eligibility and membership criteria.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Optional supplemental life insurance.