This classification encompasses positions primarily in the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Animal Health Division conducting field inspection, investigation, and disease control work in the enforcement of State and Federal animal health laws, rules, regulations, standards and practices governing the consignment, containment, disease control, handling, humane treatment, identification, movement, and sale of animals and livestock. Consultants appraise livestock for condemnation or indemnification purposes, investigate violations of state animal health laws and regulations which may result in civil or criminal penalties, and determine enforcement actions. All other positions which are more appropriately identified by other series. Into this Classification Competitive examination is required for entrance to these positions. These positions function as compliance officers for an assigned area of the state or as a racing compliance officer and are responsible for the enforcement of State and Federal animal health laws, rules, regulations, and standards governing the sale, movement, humane treatment, disease control, and identification of livestock and cervidae.
Work is performed under general supervision.
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