Brand Inspector

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Contractor shall perform support for brand inspector services, including but not limited to the completing and issuing official certificates for inspecting livestock, wool, pelts, hides, or carcasses for brands and ownership as provided in Wyoming Statutes 11-20-201 et seq., and as required and instructed by the Wyoming Livestock Board. The contractor is responsible for the collection of fees and all record‑keeping duties as directed for accountability purposes.

This contractor will mainly work in the Hot Springs County area, along with assisting the Riverton and Worland Livestock Markets as needed. This is a full‑time position.

Human Resource Contact:
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• Contractor may be asked to physically inspect livestock, wool, pelts, hides, or carcasses for brands and ownership as provided in Wyoming Statute.
• Contractor shall also complete and issue all necessary documents as provided in Wyoming Statutes 11-20-201 et seq., including but not limited to certificates of inspection and clearance.
• Contractor may be asked to act as an agent of the Wyoming Livestock Board regarding any additional assigned duties in the areas of animal health, animal identification or trace backs, animal welfare, public safety, law enforcement assistance, or other related duties as provided by Wyoming Statute and agency rules, regulations, and orders, and any other duties as assigned by the agency.
• Contractor shall collect and account for all applicable Brand Inspection, Beef Council, or Predatory Animal Control fees.
• Contractor shall be responsible for the upkeep and keep an accurate inventory of all agency‑issued equipment, forms, documents, and tools, and will be responsible for an annual inventory log of issued items.
• Attend orientation and training sessions to keep current with laws, rules, and technology used in performing duties.
• Contractor shall keep informed of and comply with all applicable state laws, rules, and regulations, and agency policies and procedures, if any, governing brand inspection or other statutorily assigned duties in the performance of this contract.
• Contractor shall submit all related fees, certificates, and reports to the Agency promptly and within established guidelines.
• Contractor shall keep daily timesheets of their duties and be subject to an annual work performance review.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in production livestock and/or a state agricultural inspection and/or regulatory program. Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of the livestock industry.
• Knowledge of safe livestock handling techniques.
• Knowledge of basic record‑keeping and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of state livestock laws, animal health laws, and Wyoming Livestock Board rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of livestock inspection programs.
• Skill in oral and written communications with the public.
• Ability to embrace new technologies as the agency moves forward with integrated computerization.

None – See "Preferences".

• This is a physically demanding position working with livestock outdoors in all weather conditions with frequent travel.
• This position is able to lift 40 lbs.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• This position is an at‑will contract position with no expectation of continued employment.
• Brand inspector positions are authorized by W.S. 11‑20‑201 and are employees of the Wyoming Livestock Board.
• Employment may be subject to the applicant successfully completing a background check.

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