The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities -- from ensuring food safety to environmental protection -- touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

　　The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}.

　　We're seeking to hire a Brand Inspector Supervisor to join the *Livestock Identification Program{rel="nofollow"}*! 

　　The* WSDA Animal Services Division is dedicated to protecting the health and economic vitality of our livestock industry. The Livestock Identification Program* aids in that mission by providing asset protection for the livestock industry by recording brands, licensing feedlots and public livestock markets, and by conducting surveillance and inspection of livestock at time of sale and upon out of state movement. 

　　As a Brand Inspector Field Supervisor this position reports to the Livestock Identification Program Manager and is a member of the program's management team. With an emphasis on field supervision, this position supports the manager in the implementation of the program, performance of the program's fiscal and accountability compliance, and problem resolution resulting in creation or change of policy to ensure goals and strategies of the program are met and accounted for. This position will primarily be supporting and supervising staff at the Toppenish Livestock Market in Toppenish, WA. 

　　While not a guarantee of hours, this position typically works 30 hours a week.

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　　WSDA is recruiting for a part-time permanent Brand Inspector Supervisor position within the Animal Services Division. This position is approved for a home duty station residing in Yakima, Kittitas, or Klickitat County to ensure excellent service delivery to the local livestock community and is assigned an agency vehicle to complete job functions. This position is represented by Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). 

　　The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary range for this position is: $22.32 - $24.61 hourly. 

　　Employees who voluntarily provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 booster vaccination, which must include any recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at the time proof is provided to the employer, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, will receive a one-time lump sum payment of $1,000 to be paid no earlier than Ju