Job Title: DEPUTY BRAND INSPECTOR (NON-COMMISSIONED)

DEP BRAND INSPECTOR (NON-COMM) - 60068531

Posting Close Date: N/A

Location:

SPARKS, NEVADA, US, 89431

Requisition Id: 9793

DEPUTY BRAND INSPECTOR (NON-COMMISSIONED) - Requisition ID: [[id]]

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: N/A

Geographical Location: Reno, Sparks

Department: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Division: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Business Unit: HR-LIVESTOCK INSPECTION

Work Type: INTERMITTENT

*Pay Grade: GRADE 23

Salary Range: $15.04 - $21.62

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time

Recruiter: KENDRICK MCKINNEY

Phone: 702 486-2663

Email: KendrickMckinney@admin.nv.gov

Position Description

The incumbent will work with the Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Industry, Livestock Inspection program. The incumbents are stationed across the state and report to duty from their home base location on an on-call basis. Under general supervision the incumbent will respond to requests for brand inspections via the Departments dispatch program; travel to various locations to perform visual inspections of livestock and accurately complete and issue legal brand inspection clearance certificates for transfer of ownership, transportation, proof of ownership, or slaughter. Incumbents will collect applicable fees and remit those fees and required documentation bi-weekly to the NDA Elko office.

To view full class specifications, visit: http://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/01/01-514spc.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working with and/or caring for large livestock in any setting; OR relevant work experience that provided the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Informational Note

∗ Positions are intermittent and part-time. Flexible hours are required.

Special Requirements

Incumbents must be physically able to walk around and inspect animals for identification purposes.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Incumbents are required to provide their own transportation for which mileage will be reimbursed based on the duty location.
Incumbents must maintain a telephone with a number that is available to the public.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to work around and handle livestock.
Ability to assist in branding animals.
Ability to write clearly and complete required forms
Ability to read brands.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to read forms and documents.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.