The Oregon Department of Agriculture ( ODA ) is currently recruiting for a Livestock Brand Inspector within the Agriculture Services Division. This position supports the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are: 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 What you’ll be doing: 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. As needed, this position may 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 a part-time position, located in Harney County and is an unclassified position and is not represented by a union. Click here to view a full description of this position.