Job No: 543368
Work Type: Part-time
Location: WILLCOX
Categories: Agricultural/Farm,Misc/Other/Not Applicable
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.
LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR
Job Location:
Address: Willcox Livestock Auction
Willcox, Arizona
Posting Details:
Salary: $42,640.00 - $45,695.10
Grade: 16
Closing Date: 08/30/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a part-time Animal Health Inspector for our Animal Services Division, working approximately 20-29 hours a week. The inspector will be responsible for inspection at the Willcox Livestock Auction in Cochise County.
The Animal Services Division protects the public from contagious and infectious disease in livestock, poultry, commercially raised fish, meat, milk, and eggs. We do this by enforcing laws concerning the movement, sale, importation, transport, slaughter, and theft of livestock. In addition, we regulate food processing and manufacturing facilities and conduct substantial food safety and quality inspections of Dairy, Meat, and Egg products produced or stored in Arizona.
Job Duties:
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 Willcox Livestock Auction
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
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
Selective Preference(s):
Livestock Experience
Reading Brands
Pre-Employment Requirements:
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). If the employee has to provide their own transportation they 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. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
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 (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 11.98%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Contact Us:
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.
