Livestock Brand Inspector

State of Oregon•Ontario | ODA | SPI - CAFO District Office, NY

7d•$42,156 - $56,808•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for two Livestock Brand Inspector positions within the Agriculture Services Division. These positions will cover Harney County within Brands District 4. These positions support the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here As a Livestock Brand Inspector, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide. The Livestock Identification program provides brand inspection and brand recording services to the livestock industry to deter losses and help assist in disposition of estray livestock. These goals are accomplished through close working relationships with the industry, neighboring states and many local, state and federal agencies. In this position, you will inspect livestock brands and documentation of ownership for livestock purchased, sold, slaughtered, or transported interstate. This position issues brand inspection certificates and collects fees. The Livestock Brand Inspector also participates in investigations of estray livestock. This position will also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including commodity inspections, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and sample collection. This position is within Oregon Brand District 4. The Livestock Brand Inspector is located in Harney County and is an unclassified position and is not represented by a union. This is a part-time position which has a variable work schedule based on operational needs. Hours will fluctuate from week to week, including periods of full-time work, part-time work, or no scheduled hours. There is no guarantee of number of hours in any given week.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the livestock industry which shows knowledge of livestock branding, ranch management procedures, or livestock marketing procedures.
A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
To live within Harney County, OR.
Ability to regularly lift objects 50 – 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of the livestock industry, including knowledge of handling and branding of livestock, ranch management practices, and livestock marketing procedures.
Basic knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to brand inspection and registration of livestock brands.
Basic knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.
Ability to work with people who may become irate or hostile because their livestock has been seized or held for not providing adequate evidence of ownership.
Ability to assist law enforcement agencies in the investigation of matters pertaining to identification of livestock.

Responsibilities

Inspect livestock brands and documentation of ownership for livestock purchased, sold, slaughtered, or transported interstate.
Issue brand inspection certificates and collect fees.
Participate in investigations of estray livestock.
Conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including commodity inspections, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and sample collection.