What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Inspector - Caldwell District position at State of Idaho?
Description
It's not just a job, it's a way of life.
The Idaho State police and Idaho Brand Board are currently seeking a full-time Brand Inspector to serve the Caldwell Brand District, primarily Gem County, Payette County, and/or surrounding areas. Please visit the Brand Board Website for more information.
PLEASE NOTE:The successful applicant will be required to complete a full background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the Idaho State Police Disqualifiers.
Qualified applicants may attend Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy after the completion of probation. Current and former POST certified Law Enforcement officers may be eligible for a higher beginning salary.
Responsibilities:
Typical Inspection Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
It's not just a job, it's a way of life.
The Idaho State police and Idaho Brand Board are currently seeking a full-time Brand Inspector to serve the Caldwell Brand District, primarily Gem County, Payette County, and/or surrounding areas. Please visit the Brand Board Website for more information.
PLEASE NOTE:The successful applicant will be required to complete a full background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the Idaho State Police Disqualifiers.
Qualified applicants may attend Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy after the completion of probation. Current and former POST certified Law Enforcement officers may be eligible for a higher beginning salary.
Responsibilities:
Typical Inspection Responsibilities:
- Determines ownership and issues inspection certificates for the legal sale, transport, and slaughter of livestock.
- Visually inspects livestock for ownership brands, marks, and physical characteristics.
- Inspects animals in the field, at feedlots, sale yards, and slaughterhouses.
- Apprises buyers if security agreement has been filed.
- Restrains and clips animals for inspection and cooperates with animal health authorities requiring vaccination or related animal disease control to ensure standards are followed.
- Communicate laws and regulations pertaining to livestock identification, transportation, and exchange.
- Issues hold orders pending ownership claims.
- May testify in court.
- Collects and submits money received for inspections made prior to sale, slaughter, change of ownership, or transportation of animals out of state.
- Accounts for money and writes receipts.
- Records inspection data and writes inspection summary reports and incident and investigation reports.
- Explains laws and regulations to the public and implements brand policy and procedures.
- Attempts to settle disputes among owners of animals by explaining the law.
- Assists owners in recovering or preventing theft of livestock.
- Assists federal and state agencies in establishing ownership and in proper disposition of animals including animals covered under the Wild Horse and Burro Act.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Identifying livestock by breed, age, and sex.
- Roping and restraining large animals.
- Visually identifying brands, tags, and markings on animals.
- Moving and marketing livestock.
- Using a computer and mobile devices to enter and retrieve data.
- Valid driver's license.
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
- Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions
