Livestock Brand Inspector

State of Oregon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Dental coverage

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Agriculture invites applications for Livestock Brand Inspector assigned to Harney County. This part-time role inspects brands and ownership documents for livestock moved interstate, issues certificates, and collects fees while supporting broader Agriculture Services activities.

Two years in the livestock industry, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50–60 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the livestock industry showing branding, ranch management, or marketing knowledge.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Residence within Harney County, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.
• Ability to keep accurate written records of inspections and fees.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Inspect livestock brands and documentation of ownership for interstate transactions.
• Issue brand inspection certificates and collect fees.
• Investigate estray livestock and assist in related investigations.
• Participate in other Agriculture Services Division activities like commodity inspections and sample collection.

Skills

Livestock branding knowledge

Livestock industry experience

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50–60 lbs

Written records management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Salary Range: $3,513. - $4,734

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Livestock Brand Inspector

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for two Livestock Brand Inspector positions within the Agriculture Services Division. These positions will cover Harney County within Brand District 4. These positions support the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support.

Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are: At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here.

What you’ll be doing

As a Livestock Brand Inspector, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide.

The Livestock Identification program provides brand inspection and brand recording services to the livestock industry to deter losses and help assist in disposition of estray livestock. These goals are accomplished through close working relationships with the industry, neighboring states and many local, state and federal agencies. In this position, you will inspect livestock brands and documentation of ownership for livestock purchased, sold, slaughtered, or transported interstate. This position issues brand inspection certificates and collects fees. The Livestock Brand Inspector also participates in investigations of estray livestock. This position will also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including commodity inspections, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and sample collection. This position is within Oregon Brand District 4. The Livestock Brand Inspector is located in Harney County and is an unclassified position and is not represented by a union. This is a part-time position which has a variable work schedule based on operational needs. Hours will fluctuate from week to week, including periods of full-time work, part-time work, or no scheduled hours. There is no guarantee of number of hours in any given week.

What we’re looking for

• Two years of experience in the livestock industry which shows knowledge of livestock branding, ranch management procedures, or livestock marketing procedures.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• To live within Harney County, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50 - 60 lbs.

Requested Skills

• General knowledge of the livestock industry, including knowledge of handling and branding of livestock, ranch management practices, and livestock marketing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to brand inspection and registration of livestock brands.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.
• Ability to work with people who may become irate or hostile because their livestock has been seized or held for not providing adequate evidence of ownership.
• Ability to assist law enforcement agencies in the investigation of matters pertaining to identification of livestock.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

Recruitment Closes: October 31, 2026 · 1st Round of Interviews: Week of November 1, 2026 · 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD · Anticipated Start Date: November 16, 2026. *These dates are approximate and may change.

Benefits

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range. NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Employment Eligibility

The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions / Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please email to: [e-mail] or call 503-986-4584.

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