Animal Industry Livestock/Meat Inspector

Job Description

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Job ID: 30420
Agency: Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Animal Industry Board
Location:Mitchell, SDSalary: $23.83 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: H
Closing Date: 02/25/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Animal Industry Board. For more information on the Animal Industry Board, please visit https://aib.sd.gov/ . For more information on the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please visit https://danr.sd.gov/ .

The incumbent will inspect livestock slaughter procedures, processing plants, processed meats, recipes, labels, lockers, imported animals, and/or conducts statewide reviews of meat plant inspections or livestock disease control to identify violations, recommend actions, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Incumbent will be required to live in one of the following counties in South Dakota: Aurora, Davison, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, or Sanborn.

Licenses and Certifications:
The applicant must maintain a South Dakota driver's license

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of or a background in animal science or the livestock/meat industry is preferred. A background in agriculture would be beneficial. Works a 40 hour work week, must be flexible in scheduling work. Requires travel and some overnight stays. Incumbent will need to be open to relocation if inspection duties require. Daily travel will be required.

Knowledge of:

• Animal Agriculture;
• Animal Anatomy;
• Meat Inspection;
• Livestock Diseases;
• Livestock Slaughter Procedures.

Ability to:

• communicate both verbally and in writing;
• write concise and accurate reports;
• follow verbal and written instructions;
• recognize general animal health;
• observe livestock slaughter operations;
• think critically when evaluating processes;
• deal tactfully with others;
• travel.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=143
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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