Job Description

Job Title - Brand Inspector
Location: Cache County

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Do you love agriculture and working with livestock? The Division of Animal Industry has a great opportunity in Cache County for an independent individual. If you are interested in working in the agriculture industry with livestock and livestock producers, and you are a team player with a passion for agriculture, this is the job for you!

Principal Duties:

• Inspect livestock to verify ownership and vaccination verification, on livestock sold private treaty at livestock auctions and slaughterhouses, or moving across state line boundaries, to record changes of ownership, and collect various livestock fees.
• Identify strays and removal of livestock from the state, county, and federal road systems to prevent damage to vehicles and loss of life.
• Verify and record proof of bonding as required of livestock dealers for buying and selling transactions.
• Issues notices of violations conducts roadblocks, investigates theft or illegal sale of livestock.
• Prepare and develop documentation for trials or hearings.
• Inspects elk facilities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of brands and brand identification programs.
• Knowledge of livestock, livestock breeds, and identifying marks.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Be self-motivated.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to work professionally with the public and producers.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Division of Animal Industry is a great place to work because of your ability to engage with the livestock producers and industry in Utah.

The Agency:
If you would like to read more about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please

Example of Duties

• Schedules and conducts inspections.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.

Typical Qualifications

• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• Arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details.
• Compose and produce reports, documents and related material.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Find, gather and collect information or data.
• Conduct a methodical examination.
• Review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Agency objectives, organization, structure and mission.
• Agency, professional and/or industry standards and practices.
• Communicate fluently in English.
• Agency and/or organizational program(s).

Supplemental Information

• Exposure to adverse, inclement, and varying weather conditions
• Requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough terrain or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as computers, monitors, or record boxes. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, above-average agility, and dexterity.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .

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