Job No: 544777

Work Type: Full-time

Location: NOGALES

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: Animal Services Division

Nogales Arizona

Posting Details:

Salary: $41,600.00 - $45,695.00

Grade: 16

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is actively recruiting for a Animal Health Inspector for our Animal Services Division. The inspector will be responsible for inspection at the Southern Border (Nogales/Douglas Port of Entry) and inspections in their assigned areas. Work hours are subject to change during summer hours to coincide with shipping.

Under direction from the Supervising Livestock Officer, the successful candidates will enforce livestock and animal health surveillance at the Arizona/Mexico border pursuant to A.R.S. Title 3, Chapters 4, 11, 12 and 13 (approximately 125 statutory provisions) and A.A.C. Title 3, Chapter 2 (approximately 50 rules); perform administrative record keeping and prepare reports; maintain confidential working relationships with ASD managers, State Veterinarian and supervisors; and operate a state-owned vehicle, trailer, and other equipment.

Job Duties:

Duties to include but not limited to:

Monitor the health and proper identification of animals moving within the State

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

Respond to any Foreign Animal Disease or pest and/or emerging animal disease responses

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

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In-state travel is required. Driver's License Requirements.. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Valid Driver's License

Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

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.

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.

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