Animal Health and Dairy Inspector

Animal Health and Dairy Inspector The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.

Inspector will travel and inspect licensees and other settings, including retail stores, barns, and farm fields in all weather conditions. Qualifications Required at Hire: Knowledge of the care and handling of domestic livestock animalsKnowledge of the care and handling of other domestic animals such as dogs and cats Knowledge of the appropriate management practices associated with the keeping of livestock or other domestic animalsKnowledge of the appropriate feeds and associated nutritional values thereof to be supplied to different speciesKnowledge of the principles and practices associated with appropriate biosecurity for various domestic speciesKnowledge of the principles and practices associated with appropriate cleaning and disinfection of facilities Skill in the communication of rules, regulations and statutes Skill in the communication of concerns of noncompliance Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to handle, position and restrain live animals of small and large animal species Ability to gain understanding from regulated community through verbal communications Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining records and documents Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain, verify or clarify informationAbility to accurately record information provided orally Ability to communicate clearly in writing Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to prepare general reports Ability to deal tactfully with othersAbility to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with othersAbility to exercise sound judgment Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential informationAbility to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations Ability to work independently Ability to adapt to varied work situations Qualification Acquired on the Job: Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines governing the keeping, sale or farming of domestic animalsKnowledge of the adequate standards of sheltering different domestic speciesKnowledge of the principles and practices associated with containment, suppression and eradication of infectious disease Knowledge of the domestic animal import requirements Skill in the handling, positioning and restraining of live animals of small and large animal species Skill in the collecting of appropriate samples for required testing Ability to recognize deficiencies in management practices that lead to undesirable outcomes