CDA- Brand Inspector Fort Collins (Technician II)

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat put on clothes or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorados food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the states workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDAs mission is to strengthen and advance Colorados agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission CDA focuses on four wildly important goals:

• Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access

• Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture

• Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture

• Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on ourwebsite.

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans()
• Medical and dental health plans ( supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
• Paid life insurance plus additional optional life insurance options
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• BenefitHubstate employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program State of Health
• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules remote work opportunities free parking professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: Opportunity

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

We believe that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Organizational Purpose
The Division of Brand Inspections primary responsibility is to protect the livestock industry from loss by theft illegal butchering or straying of livestock. Colorado brand inspectors are charged with inspecting and verifying ownership on all cattle and horses in Colorado that change ownership are transported over 75 miles within the state transported out of the state or transported to slaughter.

Major Objectives of the Position
Position will physically brand inspect livestock and alternative livestock offered for sale transport or slaughter prior to shipment or change of ownership to ensure valid legal title. The position will implement proper use care and maintenance of the state assigned vehicle and other division property in the district and schedule inspection appointments to guarantee most efficient time management for the best possible service to the area. Position audits proof of ownership documents or legal contracts to certify legal title or possession of livestock and takes control of questionable ownership livestock as mandated by Colorado statute. Position issues inspection certificates and compiles permanent records of inspection activities to confirm and document statutory compliance. Position is responsible for the district permanent record and affirms and verifies market and slaughter plant compliance to State regulation within jurisdiction. Position computes and reconciles inspection fees minimum charges horse permit fees beef board fees horse board fees and mileage costs. Position investigates stray livestock to certify legal owner and proper compliance with statute concerning the sale and reconciliation of all proceeds and expenses as they relate to strays. Position applies applicable board rule and policy utilizes type III police power and assists in brand prosecution cases; collaborates on investigations with local law enforcement or District Attorney and in some instances arrests suspects and initiates livestock stops on public roads.

Primary Duties
Inspections-Country Livestock Market & Alternative Livestock:

• Physically brand inspect livestock and alternative livestock offered for sale transport or slaughter prior to shipment or change of ownership to ensure valid legal title.
• Implement proper use care and maintenance of the state assigned vehicle and other division property in the district.
• Schedule inspection appointments to guarantee most efficient time management for the best possible service to the area.
• Audits proof of ownership documents or legal contracts to certify legal title or possession of livestock.
• Position may take control of questionable ownership livestock as mandated by Colorado statute upon direction from the immediate supervisor.
• Issues inspection certificates and compiles permanent record of inspection activities to confirm and document statutory compliance.
• Is responsible for the district permanent record and affirms and verifies market and slaughter plant compliance to State regulation within jurisdiction as directed from the immediate supervisor.
• Position computes and reconciles inspection fees minimum charges horse permit fees beef board fees horse board fees and mileage costs.

Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
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This position is advertised in line with theGovernors executive orderfocused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge skills and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education training or past experiences.

• Two (2) years of full-time experience working with cattle. Part-time work will be pro-rated.

• Experience working with cattle that is voluntary or on your own family ranch:
  • Please enter it into the work experience section of your application.
  • You may receive credit from the age of 16 and over.
  • You must give dates and number of hours worked as well as job duties.

• Must have and maintain a valid CO Drivers License.
• Must have the ability to read brands on livestock.
• Must be able to work a varied work schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including the ability to move with agility dexterity and speed around livestock and the ability to rapidly climb gates or fences.
• Must be able to work inside and outside as needed in inclement weather.

• Ability to work with livestock including physically working with livestock in a variety of settings and reading brands.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone

• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.

• Detail oriented.

• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.

• Proficiency in the use of Google email Google docs databases the use of other electronic system(s).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Important Information:

• Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
• OR If you are not able to submit an online application a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application. Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
• DD214 (if applicable)
• Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

• Technical Competence Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
• Depth and Breadth of Experience Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
• Job Fit Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.