LIVESTOCK INSPECTOR I AND II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

About the role

Positions in this occupational field are engaged in providing animal health services for the State with the mission of reducing incidence of prevalent zoonoses and other animal plagues of economic importance to the animal industry, and specifically to prevent the introduction of animal diseases which are transmissible to animals and man by conducting disease surveillance and investigations, inspecting animal production operations, inspecting imported animals at the port of entry, and to provide a quarantine service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of animals imported into the State at ports of entry for compliance with state laws, rules and regulations;
• Participate in routine inspectional and enforcement activities, livestock disease control field projects, etc., relating to the livestock inspection program;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience which demonstrated the ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions, and write simply and directly;
• At least one (1) year of work experience in the care and handling of large and small animals;
• One (1) year of experience in livestock inspection, quarantine and testing for disease; and the enforcement of livestock disease control rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid driver's license at the time of appointment;
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted; and objects weighing over 40 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).

Skills

• Read, write and understand oral and written instructions;
• Write simply and directly;
• Read, write and understand oral and written instructions;
• Handle large and small animals;
• Inspect animals imported into the State at ports of entry;
• Enforce livestock disease control rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Paid holidays;
• Paid vacation;
• Paid sick leave;
• Health insurance;
• Group life insurance;
• Retirement plan;
• Premium conversion plan;
• Flexible spending accounts;
• Transportation benefits;
• Deferred compensation;
• Temporary disability insurance;
• Social security contributions.

Pay

• Level I: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
• Level II: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I)

Schedule

• Rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.