Location: <\/strong>Multiple Locations – Central Washington, WA
Job Type: <\/strong>Part Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: <\/strong>Flexible\/Hybrid
Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Agriculture
Job Number: <\/strong>2023-05066
Closing: <\/strong>Continuous<\/p>\n
AGRICULTURE – A Cornerstone of Washington’s Economy The Livestock Identification Program within the Animal Services Division is hiring for a permanent part-time Brand Inspector 1<\/b>! The\u00a0WSDA Animal Services Division\u00a0<\/strong>is dedicated to protecting the health and economic vitality of our livestock industry.\u00a0The\u00a0<\/strong>Livestock Identification Program<\/strong> aids in that mission by providing asset protection for the livestock industry by recording brands, licensing feedlots and public livestock markets, and by conducting surveillance and inspection of livestock at time of sale and upon out of state movement. As the\u00a0Brand Inspector 1\u00a0<\/strong>within the Livestock Identification Program, you will be\u00a0\u00a0as our leading advocate for asset protection and theft deterrence within the livestock industry. Tasked with inspecting and regulating registered brands and ownership within the state\u2019s livestock market and slaughter facilities.\u00a0This position will work at the Stockland Livestock Exchange in Davenport, Washington on Monday’s, and as needed on Sunday’s. The Brand Inspector will also work at the Lewiston Livestock Market as needed. This position will also be expected to perform field inspections of livestock on as-required basis resulting from appointments made by customers in the positions geographic area. \u00a0<\/p>\n Position and Salary Information Duties Qualifications In addition to the above qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will make a candidate highly desirable:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to apply<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00b7 Current resume detailing experience and education.<\/p>\n \u00b7 A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.<\/p>\n For more information and to apply:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3996214\/brand-inspector-1-part-time<\/a><\/p>\n Contact Us
<\/strong>The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities \u2013 from ensuring food safety to environmental protection \u2013 touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>WSDA is recruiting for a permanent part-time\u00a0Brand Inspector 1<\/strong> position within the Animal Services Division. This position is approved for a home office\u00a0residing in Benton, Yakima, Kittitas, or Klickitat County\u00a0to ensure excellent service delivery to the local livestock community.\u00a0This position is represented by Washington Federation of State Employees. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary range for this position is: $15.89 Step B\u00a0– $20.45\u00a0Step L hourly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Some of what you’ll do, includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
receiving stations, and in transport to verify ownership and to ensure compliance with the livestock identification regulations.<\/li>\n
purchaser of livestock and inspects livestock back tags for proof of positive ownership and for brand verification at sales yards.<\/li>\n
<\/strong>Required Education and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
If a brand is present, must be able to visually identify the brand and
determine ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
You must complete your careers.wa.gov<\/a> profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at\u00a0Recruitment@agr.wa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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