BRAND INSPECTOR 2

Announcement Number: 51966 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/23/2025 Close Date: 07/30/2025 Recruiter:
MELISSA PONTILLO
Email: mpontillo@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 13 Hrs 34 Mins
The Position

Brand Inspectors receive and respond to requests for brand inspections for the change of ownership, slaughter, transportation, or to determine proof of ownership of livestock within the State.

Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and function as the day-to-day supervisor of an assigned unit. The incumbent supervises a staff of lower-level Brand Inspector I's to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Animal Industry, is seeking to fill a Brand Inspector 2 position for the Sparks office. The Brand Inspector 2 will be supervising duties as needed and provide training on proper livestock inspection methods; assisting with scheduling and managing inspections; providing customer service to producers and inspectors; troubleshooting equipment and software issues; coordinating and facilitating mandatory training; overseeing usage, maintenance and replacement of assigned equipment and managing inventory of equipment and supplies; along with other duties as needed. This position requires travel throughout the state to perform livestock inspection duties; changes of ownership; slaughter inspections, and proof ownership. The incumbent will be required to report to the Elko or Sparks offices as part of their work duties on a full-time, or intermittent basis. Incumbents will be provided a state vehicle and must abide by department procedures. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience working with and/or caring for livestock in any setting; one year which included conducting brand inspections for the purpose of a change of ownership, proof of ownership, slaughter, or transportation of livestock; OR one year of experience as a Brand Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. 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 continuing employment. Positions are subject to call-out or call-back. Positions may require statewide travel. Positions may require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. 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 LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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