Animal Industry Livestock Meat Inspector
Animal Industry Livestock Meat Inspector
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Job ID: 31471
Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Location:Delmont SD; Freeman SD; Kaylor SD; or Parkston SDSalary: $23.83/hr
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
The Animal Industry Livestock Meat Inspector will inspect livestock slaughter procedures processing plants processed meats recipes labels lockers imported animals and/or conducts statewide reviews of meat plant inspections or livestock disease control to identify violations recommend actions and ensure compliance with state and federal rules regulations policies and procedures.
Incumbent will be required to live in one of the following counties in South Dakota: Bon Homme Hutchinson Turner or Yankton.
This is a FullTime position with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Agriculture & Natural Resources please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of or a background in animal science or the livestock/meat industry is preferred. A background in agriculture would be beneficial. Works a 40 hour work week must be flexible in scheduling work. Requires travel and some overnight stays. Incumbent will need to be open to relocation if inspection duties require. Daily travel will be required.
Knowledge of:
- Animal Agriculture;
- Animal Anatomy;
- Meat Inspection;
- Livestock Diseases;
- Livestock Slaughter Procedures.
Ability to:
- communicate both verbally and in writing;
- write concise and accurate reports;
- follow verbal and written instructions;
- recognize general animal health;
- observe livestock slaughter operations;
- think critically when evaluating processes;
- deal tactfully with others;
- travel.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment Type
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