Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Animal Facility Inspector which has responsibility for inspecting and regulating of animal housing or breeding facilities. Inspects sanitation of livestock pens, feedlots, vaccination houses, quarantine pens, and water conditions at public livestock markets and reviews regulations with operators. Investigates shipments of livestock originating outside of Kansas to see that required health charts and information are supplied. Locates infected or exposed animals, contacts herd owners, advises them of livestock quarantine, and explains the steps necessary to end the quarantine. Inspects for licensing and sanitation of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and other equipment used in livestock disposal plants and substations.