The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Animal Industry, is seeking to fill a Brand Inspector 2 position for their Elko office. Under limited supervision, incumbents support Brand Inspector 1 staff by providing training on proper livestock methods; assisting with scheduling and managing inspections; providing customer service to producers and inspectors, troubleshooting equipment and software issues; coordinating and facilitating mandatory training; overseeing usage, maintenance and replacement of assigned equipment and managing inventory of equipment and supplies; along with other duties as needed. Supervisory duties as needed. This position requires travel throughout the state to perform livestock inspection duties; changes of ownership; slaughter inspections, and proof of ownership. Incumbent will be required to report to the Elko or Sparks offices as part of their work duties on a full- time or intermittent basis, providing program support to the Program Officer 1 and Brand inspector 3. Incumbents will be provided with a state vehicle and must abide by department procedures.

Under general supervision, Brand Inspectors receive and respond to requests for brand inspections for the change of ownership, slaughter, transportation, or to determine proof of ownership of livestock within the State.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the link for more information:https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience working with and/or caring for livestock in any setting; one year which included conducting brand inspections for the purpose of a change of ownership, proof of ownership, slaughter, or transportation of livestock; OR one year of experience as a Brand Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Visually inspect livestock for brands, identification marks, colors, gender, tattoos and other identifying characteristics; clip or shave animals as needed to clearly observe and identify characteristics of animals to determine legal ownership and lawful transfer.

Accurately record brands, identification marks, colors, gender, tattoos, other identifying characteristics, number of animals, locations of inspection, destination, and other required information for the legal sale, lawful transportation, slaughter, and issuance of brand inspection clearance certificates; verify animal health records when required; complete all required documents, forms, and logs.

Prior to inspection ensure the requestor is current with all Department applicable fees, assessments, and licensing; accurately calculate and collect applicable inspection fees per established rates and procedures; remit fees and required documentation to the Department per State rules, regulations, and Department policy.

Inspect animals prior to sale at livestock auctions to determine legal ownership through the identification of brands, identification marks, colors, gender, tattoos, other identifying characteristics, and proof of ownership documentation; ensure sellers of livestock are current with all Department applicable fees, assessments, and licensing; collect applicable fees according to established procedure; issue brand inspection clearance certificates to new owners.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described above and function as the day-to-day supervisor of an assigned unit. The incumbent supervises a staff of lower-level Brand Inspector I’s to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of: brand identification, animal breeds, gender identification, and other types of identification; brands and marks recorded within the State; animal health laws and regulations pertaining to livestock.

Skill in: computer applications to include database, spreadsheet, word processing, and other work-related software and hardware.

Ability to: supervise assigned staff; effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov