Animal Health Inspector
Animal Health Inspector
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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.
ANIMAL HEALTH INSPECTOR
Address: Animal Services Division / Livestock Inspections
Salary: 21.96 - 21.96
Grade: 16
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Animal Health Inspector for our Animal Services Division. The inspector will be responsible for inspection at Marana Livestock Auction.
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 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.
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 Marana Livestock Auction
Other duties as assigned
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
Livestock Experience
Reading Brands
Valid Drivers 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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.00%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
