Commercial Poultry Inspector Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

Commercial Poultry Inspector 
Salary $43,509.31

• $44,000.00 Annually Location 83
• STATEWIDE, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9589-0427-20250228STW Department 0427
• ANIMAL

HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date 02/28/2025 Closing Date 3/25/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $43,509.31 Agency Maximum Salary $44,000.00 About the Agency The Board of Animal Health was created by the Mississippi Legislature, Section 69-15-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, and given plenary power to deal with all contagious and infectious diseases of animals as in the opinion of the board may be prevented, controlled, or eradicated, and with full power to make, promulgate, and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to control, eradicate and prevent those diseases. About the Position Incumbents in this classification are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The work consists of routine inspection of commercial poultry facilities, investigating violations, securing information, maintaining reports, preparing and dealing with emergency management animal health issues, assisting in prosecution and enforcement of quarantine regulations. The job assignment requires personal contact with livestock and poultry owners, vending house employees, state and federal agency personnel, and the general public. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: 1) Performing routine on-site inspections of commercial poultry facilities. 2) May involve non-routine testing of poultry and game birds for diseases which includes blood and bodily fluid sampling. 3) Preparing reports and required forms following established procedures and state/federal guidelines. 4) Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications, particularly EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK and familiar with

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) May require occasional overnight travel. 6) Will be required to wear provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting inspections and testing. This may include gloves, N95 mask, protective clothing, rubber boots, etc. What you’ll need to be Successful Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public trust through statements and actions. Demonstrates integrity by maintaining necessary confidentiality. Is productive, diligent, conscientious, timely, and loyal. Conscientiously abides by the rules, regulations, and procedures governing work. Provides accurate and timely service. Accepts responsibility for actions and results. Takes ownership of tasks, performance standards, and mistakes. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree.•

Agency Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, Health Science or related degree; or Associates Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Due to the location of commercial poultry farms, candidates that reside in Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Simpson, Smith, and Walthall counties are preferred.

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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work First-level epidemiologist responsible for carrying out a range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to the research, surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries. Works as a team or project member, under the direction of a Senior Epidemiologist, conducting routine epidemiologic functions comprising surveillance, data collection, data analysis using basic epidemiologic methods, and assistance with epidemiologic investigations. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree. Employer
State of Mississippi
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210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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