(NB) Livestock Brand Inspector

State of Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks a Livestock Brand Inspector to inspect brands, records of ownership, and issue brand inspection certificates for interstate movements. This position involves collecting fees, investigating estray livestock, and supporting other Agriculture Services activities statewide.

Temporary part-time role, based near Madras, OR, with lifting requirements and driving. Start dates and interview timelines are outlined in the posting, with pay equity

Qualifications

• 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.
• Live within 20 miles of Madras, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect livestock brands and documentation of ownership for livestock purchased, sold, slaughtered, or transported interstate.
• Issue brand inspection certificates and collect fees.
• Participate in investigations of estray livestock and assist in other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities.
• Conduct commodity inspections, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and sample collection.

Skills

Livestock branding

Brand inspection

Record keeping

Communication

Interagency liaison

Investigation support

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/25/2026

Application Deadline: 10/23/2026

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

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

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: (NB) Livestock Brand Inspector

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 Inclusionare 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 3.

The Livestock Brand Inspector is a temporary part time position appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2027, this is an unclassified position not represented by a union. The successful candidate should live within 20 miles of Madras, OR.

What we’re looking for

To Qualify for the Position, You Need:

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.

Work availability on Mondays and Sundays.

To live in within 20 miles of Madras, 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 23, 2026

1st Round of Interviews: Week of October 26, 2026

2nd Round of Interviews: TBD

Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2026

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

** We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.

What’s in it for you

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.

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• 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.
United States 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.