Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.
• Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.
• Computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, climb, stand and walk several hours each day
• Ability to work on uneven terrain
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those with experience in the care, management and husbandry of livestock including equine or poultry.

Responsibilities

• Conducts animal disease program activities relating to the inspection, control and testing of livestock and poultry to detect animal diseases and ectoparasites that can pose a threat to the state agriculture economy and impact public health.
• Ensures compliance with state statutes and department regulations including but not limited to animal health inspections, collection of samples, premises inspections, promote animal official identification, issue and release of quarantines, educate animal owners about biosecurity, and assists veterinary medical officers (VMO) with inspections and testing.
• Performs livestock inspections at livestock markets, shows and exhibitions.
• Enforces department’s rules and regulations regarding animal disease control and eradication of reportable and foreign animal diseases.
• Verifies permits, official certificate of veterinary inspections and movement documents.
• Verifies livestock official identification devices, conducts animal disease investigations, performs all National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) testing requirements, sample collection and shipping and completes required documentation.
• Visits isolated herds and quarantined animals and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Conducts inspections of livestock premises, verifies animal movement permits and distributes educational materials.
• Cleans and disinfects vehicles, equipment and premises that are contaminated by disease organism or as a precautionary measure.
• Conducts activities relating to the state emergency preparedness and response, including: natural disasters or control and eradication of animal diseases, collects information for animal premises in the affected areas and records this information on emergency management database.
• Prepares and distributes reports in electronic format on daily activity.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment and processes necessary duty reports.
• Responsible for safe operation and preventative maintenance of state issued vehicle and/or equipment.
• Participates in workshops and training to continue education of livestock disease eradication programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers