Livestock Market Inspector- Part Time- Glendive

State of Montana • Glendive, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Livestock is recruiting a part-time Market Inspector to provide livestock inspection services at the Glendive Livestock Exchange in Glendive, Montana. The position is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and reports to the Market Supervisor; it does not supervise others.

The inspector documents livestock brands and other identifying characteristics, sometimes using a handheld computer device. The role also involves collecting and reviewing paperwork to verify ownership, issuing inspections and permits for animals moving or changing ownership near the market, and explaining Montana livestock regulations to producers.

The work involves close contact with cattle and requires safe cattle handling, standing and walking for much of the day outdoors in varying weather, and the ability to move quickly and climb fences. Work may involve days of 10 hours or more, dust, unpleasant stockyard conditions, and the inherent risk of injury when handling livestock. Applicants must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely and use a personal computer and handheld electronic devices.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Extensive, proven experience handling, roping, and clipping cattle, with the ability to demonstrate safe work habits.
• Experience in quiet, safe, and efficient cattle handling on foot and in close proximity to cattle.
• Ability to spend most of the day standing and walking outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to handle livestock, move quickly, and climb fences to avoid serious injury.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other handheld electronic devices.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Must pass a background check and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess a valid Montana driver's license.
• Must be patient, clear, and tactful when explaining regulations to the public, and maintain a high standard of performance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Department of Livestock or market experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect livestock at markets and document brands and other identifying characteristics, using a handheld computer device when required.
• Collect and review livestock-owner paperwork to ensure ownership is clear and correct.
• Issue inspections and permits for animals moving or changing ownership near the livestock market.
• Explain and clarify Montana livestock regulations for producers.
• Handle livestock safely and efficiently while carrying out inspection work.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within Montana.
• A combination of 38 paid days off per year, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises for continuous service, negotiated market increases, and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through the medical plan.
• Choice of two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% and 9.07% of annual salary; an optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Career progression, training opportunities, and professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across Montana.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED