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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

TAHC - Livestock Inspector - TB Testing

Texas-CanyonWork Locations

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The Texas Animal Health Commission is dedicated to protecting the livestock industry in Texas. The Livestock Inspector will perform tuberculosis testing and inspections at various locations, ensuring compliance with livestock health regulations and participating in emergency management activities.

CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential

Responsibilities

Performs inspections at livestock markets, feedlots, slaughter plants, flea markets, farms and ranches, and at other locations where livestock, exotics, and poultry are gathered

Collects samples for testing from cattle, swine, equine, exotics, sheep, goats and poultry

Enforces quarantines and other livestock disease control measures, including livestock shipment activities

Performs periodic public education contacts with community media resources and organizations

Participates in emergency management activities and responses to disease outbreaks as assigned

Maintains accurate and detailed work activity records

Drives extensively on a daily basis, using personal or agency vehicle

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Livestock experienceTB testingRegulatory knowledgeRecord keepingEffective communicationPublic educationEmergency managementGPS operationTeamwork

Required

Graduation from standard senior high school or GED

Inspector II – Must have general experience working with livestock

Inspector III – Must have at least one (1) year of livestock experience working as a TAHC Livestock Inspector or USDA Animal Health Technician

Inspector IV – Must have at least three (3) years of livestock experience working as a TAHC Livestock Inspector or USDA Animal Health Technician

Inspector V – Must have at least five (5) years of livestock experience working as a TAHC Livestock Inspector or USDA Animal Health Technician

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with livestock producers, market owners/operators, local area emergency management coordinators, coworkers, and others involved in animal agriculture

Keeping detailed written records

Operating a laptop computer, hand-held data collection device, global positioning system (GPS), and other equipment necessary to perform job duties

Effective oral and written communication skills

Legible handwriting

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to safely handle livestock

Ability to acquire knowledge of the laws and regulations governing livestock markets, brucellosis, and other regulatory programs and to apply regulations to work activities

Ability to travel extensively (some overnight) and to work occasional overtime as required

Must have arm, hand, shoulder and back strength and dexterity to be able to handle and restrain livestock, including cattle, horses, swine, small ruminants, exotic forms of livestock, and poultry

Must be able to lift and maneuver equipment such as chutes, portable pens, spraying equipment, trailers, and instruments weighing up to 50 pounds used for restraining and testing large animals

Must also be able to lift 50 pounds overhead to fill corn feeders

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and safe driving record

Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety

At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act

Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify

All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire