Part Time Brand Inspector 2026-01948

Posting number: 2026-01948

Department: Livestock Board

Division: Livestock Board

Job classification: ATAW51 - EMPLOYEE CONTRACT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Agriculture

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

Join the important work of supporting Wyoming’s agricultural community as a Brand Inspector Contractor with the Wyoming Livestock Board. In this role, you’ll play a key part in protecting livestock ownership and maintaining the integrity of Wyoming’s livestock industry.

You will assist with brand inspection services, including completing and issuing official certificates for livestock, wool, pelts, hides, and carcasses, ensuring compliance with Wyoming Statutes 11-20-201 et seq. and Wyoming Livestock Board requirements. Your attention to detail will help ensure accurate ownership verification, while your professionalism will support strong relationships with local producers.

This position also includes collecting fees and maintaining thorough, accurate records to support accountability and transparency.

Working primarily in Buffalo and Johnson County area, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with producers and be part of a vital, community-focused industry. This part-time role is ideal for someone who values independence, enjoys working with people, and wants to contribute to the longstanding traditions and economic strength of Wyoming agriculture.

Human Resource Contact: Serenity Moffett / serenity.moffett@wyo.gov / 307-777-6243
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Contractor may be asked to physically inspect livestock, wool, pelts, hides, or carcasses for brands and ownership as provided in Wyoming Statute.
• Contractor shall also complete and issue all necessary documents as provided in Wyoming Statutes 11-20-201 et seq., including but not limited to certificates of inspection and clearance.
• Contractor may be asked to act as an agent of the Wyoming Livestock Board regarding any additional assigned duties in the areas of Animal Health, Animal identification or tracebacks, Animal Welfare, Public Safety, Law Enforcement assistance, or other related duties as provided by Wyoming Statute and agency rules, regulations, and orders, and any other duties as assigned by the agency.
• Contractor shall collect and account for all applicable Brand Inspection, Beef Council, or Predatory Animal Control fees.
• Contractor shall be responsible for the upkeep and keeping an accurate inventory of all agency-issued equipment, forms, documents, and tools and will be responsible for an annual inventory log of issued items.
• Attend orientation and training sessions to keep current with laws, rules, and technology used in performing duties.
• Contractor shall keep informed of and comply with all applicable state laws, rules, and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures, if any, governing brand inspection or other statutorily assigned duties in the performance of this contract.
• Contractor shall submit all related fees, certificates, and reports to the Agency promptly and within established guidelines.
• Contractor shall keep daily timesheets of their duties and be subject to an annual work performance review.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 
  
  
  Preference may be given to applicants with experience in the production of livestock and/or a state agricultural inspection and/or regulatory program.
  
  **Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license. 
  
 
KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of the livestock industry.
• Knowledge of safe livestock handling techniques.
• Knowledge of basic recordkeeping and accounting skills.
• Knowledge of State livestock laws, animal health laws, and Wyoming Livestock Board rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of livestock inspection programs.
• Skill in oral and written communications with the public.
• Ability to embrace new technologies as the agency moves forward with integrated computerization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a physically demanding position working with livestock outdoors in all weather conditions with frequent travel.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• This position is Part - Time
• This position is an At-will contract position with no expectation of continued employment.
• Brand inspector positions are authorized by W.S. 11-20-201 and are employees of the Wyoming Livestock Board.
• Employment may be subject to the applicant successfully completing a background check.

Supplemental information

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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