Animal Health Inspector

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Animal Health Inspector for our Animal Services Division. The inspector will be responsible for inspection at Marana Livestock Auction and other inspections in their assigned areas.

Under direction from the Supervising Livestock Officer, the successful candidate will monitor the health and proper identification of animals moving within the state through on-site reviews at ranches, feedlots, dairies, exhibitions and auction markets. Monitor compliance with self-inspection requirements and Beef Council fee collection by periodically reviewing records of livestock owners; investigate reports of stray livestock and notify owner, if known, or deliver to appropriate stray facility. Support any emergency response that involves animals directly or indirectly.

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
Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Requires possession of and the ability to retain a current Arizona driver’s license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving record and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12). The employee will have to provide their own transportation and will be compensated for mileage while conducting state business.

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: Driver’s 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.