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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
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.
Essential Qualifications
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.
Job Duties
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
Closing Date/Time: 4/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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