CDA-Brand Inspector Greeley District (Technician II)

Department Information

Who we are :

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat put on clothes or care for an animal your life is touched by agriculture. Colorados food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the states workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission :

The CDAs mission is to strengthen and advance Colorados agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values : Partnership Service Professionalism Proactivity and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals :

To accomplish our mission CDA focuses on four wildly important goals :

Goal 1 : Advancing Local Food Access

Goal 2 : Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture

Goal 3 : Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture

Goal 4 : Advancing Animal Health and Welfare

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website .

What you get from us :

In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer :

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans ()
• Medical and dental health plans ( supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
• Paid life insurance plus additional optional life insurance options
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

BenefitHub

state employee discount program

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit : Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Learn more about our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage :

Description of Job

Organizational Purpose

The Division of Brand Inspections primary responsibility is to protect the livestock industry from loss by theft illegal butchering or straying of livestock. Colorado brand inspectors are charged with inspecting and verifying ownership on all cattle and horses in Colorado that change ownership are transported over 75 miles within the state transported out of the state or transported to slaughter.

Major Objectives of the Position

Position will physically brand inspect livestock and alternative livestock offered for sale transport or slaughter prior to shipment or change of ownership to ensure valid legal title. The position will implement proper use care and maintenance of the state assigned vehicle and other division property in the district and schedule inspection appointments to guarantee most efficient time management for the best possible service to the area. Position audits proof of ownership documents or legal contracts to certify legal title or possession of livestock and takes control of questionable ownership livestock as mandated by Colorado statute. Position issues inspection certificates and compiles permanent records of inspection activities to confirm and document statutory compliance. Position is responsible for the district permanent record and affirms and verifies market and slaughter plant compliance to State regulation within jurisdiction. Position computes and reconciles inspection fees minimum charges horse permit fees beef board fees horse board fees and mileage costs. Position investigates stray livestock to certify legal owner and proper compliance with statute concerning the sale and reconciliation of all proceeds and expenses as they relate to strays. Position applies applicable board rule and policy utilizes type III police power and assists in brand prosecution cases; collaborates on investigations with local law enforcement or District Attorney and in some instances arrests suspects and initiates livestock stops on public roads.

Primary Duties

Inspections-Country Livestock Market & Alternative Livestock :

State Equipment Forms & Time Management :

Estray Livestock - Missing & Stolen Livestock :

Enforcement

Position may be asked to make road stops in accordance with Brands Division procedures.

Determine the origin and destination of livestock and examines the ownership and health documents on animals being transported.

Verify that the markings and brands on the animals in the trailer match the documents presented.

May ask for assistance from the State Patrol if there are any problems with the vehicle registrations or the drivers license for the driver of the vehicle.

May issue a violation warning or a summons and complaint notice to anyone who has violated the brand inspection laws as per Colorado Revised Statutes.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

This position is advertised in line with the Governors executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge skills and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education training or past experiences.

Salary : HOURLY

$21.12 - $25.34

ANNUALLY

$43932.00 - $52716.00

Although the full salary range for this position is provided appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience :

Proven Experience Knowledge Skills :

OR

Lived Experience Qualification :

Please enter it into the w ork experience section of your application.

Conditions of Employment :

Required Competencies :

Ability to work with livestock including physically working with livestock in a variety of settings and reading brands.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone

Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.

Detail oriented.

Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.

Proficiency in the use of Google email Google docs databases the use of other electronic system(s).

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

The ideal candidate will have :

Have experience with horses

Have experience physically working with livestock in a variety of settings such as sale barns drives roundups sorting penning and branding

Good math skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good oral & written communication skills

Basic skills with computers and cell phones

Important Information :

Part of or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application you describe the extent that you possess the education experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and / or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following :

Factors that will be assessed :

APPEAL RIGHTS :

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under

Supplemental Information

Important Information :

Part of or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked SEE RESUME will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

ADAAA Accommodations :

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt at or call .

E-Verify

CDA uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support : If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints : if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Digital Marketing,Marketing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Market Research,Project Management,Product Management,P&L Management,Product Development,Branding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 43932 - 52716