Livestock Brand Inspector

Job Description:

This recruitment has been extended

The Oregon Department of Agriculture () is currently recruiting for a Livestock Brand Inspector within the Agriculture Services Division. This position supports 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 , 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.

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. As needed, this position may 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 a part-time position, located in Harney County and is an unclassified position and is not represented by a union.

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.

To live within 25 miles of Hines, 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: January 18, 2026

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of January 26, 2026

• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD

• Anticipated Start Date: TBD

*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 excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. 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.