BRAND INSPECTOR - TWIN FALLS

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Summary:
Serving in a law enforcement capacity with a current POST certification, incumbents conduct livestock brand inspections and associated investigations; may issue citations and perform other law enforcement duties while enforcing the livestock laws of Idaho.

Responsibilities:
1. Inspection
Typical responsibilities: determines ownership and issues inspection certificates for the legal
sale, transport, and slaughter of livestock; visually inspects livestock for ownership brands,
marks, and physical characteristics; inspects animals in the field, at feedlots, sale yards, and
slaughterhouses; apprises buyers if security agreement has been filed; restrains and clips
animals for inspection and cooperates with animal health authorities requiring vaccination or
related animal disease control to ensure standards are followed.
2. Investigation and Enforcement
Typical responsibilities: Investigates alleged violations of and enforces laws and regulations
pertaining to livestock identification, transportation, and exchange; writes and/or executes
impound orders pending ownership claim; may impound or order impoundment of animals
and vehicles used to transport livestock lacking certified proof of ownership or transfer
authority; may testify in court.
3. Accounting and Reporting
Typical responsibilities: collects and submits money received for inspections made prior to
sale, slaughter, change of ownership, or transportation of animals out of state; accounts for
money and writes receipts; records inspection data and writes inspection summary, incident
and investigation reports.
4. Public Relations
Typical responsibilities: explains laws and regulations to the public and implements brand
policy and procedures; attempts to settle disputes among owners of animals by explaining
the law; assists owners in recovering or preventing theft of livestock; assists federal and state
agencies in establishing ownership and in proper disposition of animals.
5. Law Enforcement Status
This role is a certified law enforcement position. Incumbents must have successfully met the
requirements of the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Patrol training
academy and obtained a POST certification, which they must then maintain in good standing,
by completing all continuing education requirements.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Minimum Qualifications: Experience: identifying livestock by breed, age, and sex; roping and restraining large animals; visually identifying brands, tags, and markings on animals; moving and marketing livestock.Experience using a computer and mobile devices to enter and retrieve data.Valid driver's license.Special requirement: Meet the entrance requirements for the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and complete Academy within one year of hire.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.