Job Description

Req#: 531702

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.

Supporting farming, ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals, issuing agriculture and environmental licenses, inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR

Job Location:

Address: Animal Services Division / Livestock
Willcox, Arizona

Posting Details:

Salary: 21.96 - 21.96

Grade: 16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a part-time Animal Health Inspector for our Animal Services Division, working approximately 19 hours a week. The inspector will be responsible for inspection at the Willcox Livestock Auction in Cochise County.
The Animal Services Division protects the public from contagious and infectious disease in livestock, poultry, commercially raised fish, meat, milk, and eggs. We do this by enforcing laws concerning the movement, sale, importation, transport, slaughter, and theft of livestock. In addition, we regulate food processing and manufacturing facilities and conduct substantial food safety and quality inspections of Dairy, Meat, and Egg products produced or stored in Arizona.

Job Duties:

Duties to include but not limited to:
• Monitor the health and proper identification of animals moving during shipping season
• Monitor compliance with Beef Council fee
• Handle money and make weekly deposits
• Prepare and appropriately submit activity reports, departmental case reports, time sheets, travel claims and any other related reports in accordance with department regulations
• Work the Willcox Livestock Auction
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Federal/State laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and practices regarding livestock
• Basic animal nutrition, husbandry and health
• Report writing
• Effective investigation

SKILLS IN:
• Basic computer and software programs
• Verbal and written communication
• Maintaining composure in stressful situations

ABILITY TO:
• Organize/prioritize work load
• Drive truck towing trailer
• Handle livestock safely
• Think analytically and solve routine problems
• Communicate with various internal and external customers
• Apply interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and the general public
• Submit required paperwork in a timely manner

Selective Preference(s):

Livestock Experience
Reading Brands

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Valid Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

N/A

Retirement:

N/A

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.