brand inspector - San Joaquin County, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Brand Inspector

Department of Food & Agriculture

$3, $4,468.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

• December 29, 2023

• January 12 & 26, 2024

• February 9 & 23, 2024

• March 8 & 22, 2024

• April 5 & 19, 2024

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

Under the general supervision of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I, the Brand Inspector performs brand inspections of livestock at stockyards, shipping points, ranches, slaughterhouses, feedlots and facilitate livestock transfer of ownership transactions; and assures lawful ownership, enforce brand registration and inspection laws. Must have knowledge of methods of branding and marketing cattle; principles and practices of animal husbandry and the operation of livestock ranches; methods of operation use by cattle thieves; apply provisions of laws and regulations designed to prevent the theft of cattle. Ability to detect altered brands; assist in theft and estray investigations; and should be familiar with animal care standards.

The Bureau is currently recruiting to fill a Permanent Indeterminate Brand Inspector position to cover San Joaquin County and other surrounding counties when needed. This position averages approximately 159 hours per month.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting cattle for identifying marks and brands

• Preparing and processing transmittals on a timely basis

• Knowledge of the provisions of laws and regulations designed to prevent cattle theft

• Examining various documents to determine proof of ownership

• Applying principles and practices of animal husbandry

• Applying formal investigation techniques

• Enforcing compliance of the Hide and Brand Law

• Preparing and completing concise written reports

• Establishing and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the life of work

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors. The Brand Inspector's primary work area is located outdoors in livestock markets, feedlots, slaughter plants and ranches. The incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high levels of noise, heavy machinery, and various odors. Report writing is usually performed indoors and or outdoors. The Brand Inspectors private home is his/her headquarters office.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

This position requires a valid California Driver License, maintaining a good driving record, and a willingness to work long and irregular hours, including holidays, and in all weather conditions.

This position requires incumbent to pass a medical evaluation and receive clearance prior to beginning work.