Veterinary Livestock Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$30.11 - $45.16 Hourly
$62,624 - $93,936 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C8
Posting Details
Our mission is to protect the integrity of New Mexico's livestock industry. Our team of about sixty full time inspectors and another sixty full and part time deputies continuously patrol and perform inspections around our state to help keep our livestock free from disease and safe from theft. We are also the office of the State Veterinarian, whose team collaborates with various government and private sector partners to ensure that our state remains free of diseases.
This position will be based out of the Southeast area of the state.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for ensuring inspectors have the necessary training, equipment and resources to protect New Mexico's livestock from loss, theft, injury and disease in accordance with Chapter 77 and 21.30 NMAC.
How does it get done?
The incumbent will, under the direction of the Area 1 Regional Operations Manager (ROM):
Provide direction and assistance to full-time Brand and Certified Inspectors. This includes utilizing available resources to ensure inspectors are providing the statutorily mandated services to the industry.
Provide daily supervision by ensuring work loads are being met and distributed properly, acting upon leave requests, approving schedules, conducting performance reviews and evaluations, and coaching and mentoring inspectors. This also includes training personnel in all aspects of the agency and duties, participating in the interviewing and selection of applicants, discipline, and assigning work load;
Prepare monthly reports and maintain records of activities within districts served;
Work with state and federal regulatory agencies and other NMLB staff in conducting investigations involving health violations, health inspections, quarantines, and health data;
Assist in the inspection of livestock;
Coordinate patrols, investigations and complex inspections in districts supervised.
Who are the customers?
This position will serve the industry and inspectors in Area 1.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have some supervisory experience, experience performing the duties of a livestock inspector and law enforcement experience. The ideal candidate will have current certification as a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer issued by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and will have experience as a livestock inspector with the NMLB.
Minimum Qualification
Associate's degree in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry, Criminology, Criminal/Political Science, or related degree allowable by agency at time of posting and five (5) years of livestock, agriculture, law enforcement related experience, and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Current certification as a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer issued by the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is required.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must have a Defensive Driving certification issued by the State of NM. This position is safety sensitive and requires random drug testing. Transfer to other districts around the state may be required. APPLICANTS MUST BE NEW MEXICO CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS at time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position requires working with and around livestock, supervising a group of livestock inspectors, training inspectors in conducting inspections/conducting investigations, road stops and issuing citations. The duties involve frequent standing, bending, lifting, sitting and driving a state vehicle. Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather, dangerous situations, with heavy lifting of 50 or more pounds. Erratic seasonal hours. Schedule may require weekend and holiday work
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Agency Contact Information: Steven Howard (505) 235-4875 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.