SENIOR BRAND INSPECTOR

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.
3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control: • February 27, 2024 • March 12 & 26, 2024 • April 9 & 23, 2024 • May 7 & 21, 2024 • June 4 & 18, 2024 • July 2,16, & 30, 2024 Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made.
However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.
If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
Under direction of the Agriculture Program Supervisor I (APSI), the Senior Brand Inspector will regularly perform the full range of brand inspection duties, independently perform the more complex field work, including leading and training less experienced inspectors.
The incumbent must possess the knowledge of but not limited to, the practice and application of brand inspection, production, marketing, and trade practices of the cattle industry; familiarity with rules of evidence and court procedures.
Assist investigators as necessary for detecting violations of the Hide and Brand Law.
Provide leadership and guidance to brand inspectors.
This position requires a valid California Driver License, maintaining a good driving record, and a willingness to work long and irregular hours in all weather conditions.
• Collaborate with the APS I to organize, plan, direct, supervise and monitor brand inspection.
• Coordinate program activities and acts as liaison with industry, law enforcement and court personnel.
• Review work reports and provides training to brand inspectors and to field staff.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors.
The Brand Inspector’s primary work area is located outdoors in livestock markets, feedlots, slaughter plants and ranches.
The incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high levels of noise, heavy machinery, and various odors.
Report writing is usually performed indoors and or outdoors.
The Brand Inspectors private home is his/her headquarters office.
Job Code #: JC-417129 Position #(s): 018-183-4429-001 Working Title: Senior Brand Inspector Classification: SENIOR BRAND INSPECTOR $4,270.
00 - $5,285.
00 Work Location: Stanislaus County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Through ongoing inspection and investigative services, the Bureau of Livestock Identification (Bureau) protects cattle owners in California against loss of animals by theft, straying or misappropriation.
The Bureaus program consists of registration of livestock brands; inspection of cattle for lawful possession prior to transportation, sale, or slaughter, and recording of the information obtained by such inspections; and assisting local law enforcement with investigations and prosecutions involving cattle theft.
These activities are financed, in its entirety, through brand registration and inspection fees paid by the livestock owners.
Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Food & Agriculture Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-417129 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Food & Agriculture Human Resources Branch JC-417129 1220 N Street, Room 242 Sacramento, CA 95814 ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED.
All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-417129 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional.
It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Joshua Glenn (916) 584-6613 joshua.
glenn@cdfa.
ca.
gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights (916) 654-1005 Civil_Rights@cdfa.
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gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications: If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.
Additional Information: Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.
S.
College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.