See Brand Inspector 1

Supervises, trains, plans, and coordinates Brand Inspectors and/or Clerks in an assigned geographical area. May perform the work of the Brand Inspector 1 but spends the majority of the time conducting more difficult inspections and investigations. Works with representatives of the livestock industry to promote understanding and support for livestock identification Act and agriculture regulatory controls regulations.

Coordinates work of Brand Inspectors and Brand Clerks to assure coverage of area for emergency or unplanned activities requiring inspections of livestock;

Conducts audits of inspection activities and documents for staff in geographic region assigned;

Participates in the operations of the program to include; strategic planning, policy and procedure updates, budget review, legislative proposals that impact the program or its stakeholders, and staffing levels;

Conducts education and outreach to stakeholders on livestock regulations, livestock identification, and program initiatives and updates;

Functions as part of the program’s management team;

Works with individual ranchers and representatives of the livestock industry to promote an understanding and support of livestock laws and regulations; attends meetings; participates in programs; interprets laws and regulations;

Resolves internal and external conflicts;

Promotes the various systems and options for stakeholders to meet inspection requirements;

Performs all work of Brand Inspector 1, when needed;

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: methods, techniques and procedures used in inspection of livestock for positive identification; livestock laws and regulations, operating procedures of livestock industry, working with electronic brand inspection systems and procedures.

Ability to: coordinate work of several employees, work with representatives of livestock industry and law enforcement agencies; Possess conflict resolution skills, communicates effectively with staff, producers, and facility workers.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent;


Three years of experience in an agricultural industry working with livestock AND two years’ experience supervising;


Three years of experience working in an administrative position with one year of experience working with livestock and two years’ experience supervising.

Equivalent education/experience.

New class: Effective 10-12-79
Revised code (formerly 4439): 4-10-81
Revised definition: 9-14-84
New class code: (formerly 44420) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.

Add class series concept, revised definition, typical work, knowledge and abilities, desired qualification, and base range increase from 39 to 44; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.