NB) Livestock Brand Inspector

Initial Posting Date: 09/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/23/2026

Agency:
Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range: $3,513 - $4,734

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

(NB) Livestock Brand Inspector

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), 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. Learn more about what we do here

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. This position will 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 3.

The Livestock Brand Inspector is a temporary part time position appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2027, this is an unclassified position not represented by a union. The successful candidate should live within 20 miles of Madras, OR.

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.

Work availability on Mondays and Sundays.

To live in within 20 miles of Madras, OR.

Ability to regularly lift objects 50 – 60 lbs.

• 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.

Recruitment Closes:
October 23, 2026

1st Round of Interviews:
Week of October 26, 2026

2nd Round of Interviews: TBD

Anticipated

Start Date:

November 1, 2026

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