Animal Industry Livestock/Meat Inspector

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Agency: Agriculture & Natural Resources - Animal Industry Board

Location: Mitchell, SD; Yankton, SD; Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $24.22 Hourly

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 07/21/2026

This Animal Industry Livestock/Meat Inspector will inspect livestock slaughter procedures, processing plants, processed meats, recipes, labels, lockers, imported animals, and/or conducts statewide reviews of meat plant inspections or livestock disease control to identify violations, recommend actions, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

This position requires daily and overnight travel to cover inspection as needed.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This is a Full-Time position with the Animal Industry Board, within the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources. For more information on the Animal Industry Board, please visit .

Licenses And Certifications

The applicant must maintain a South Dakota driver’s license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Knowledge of or a background in animal science or the livestock/meat industry is preferred. A background in agriculture would be beneficial. Works a 40 hour work week, must be flexible in scheduling work. Requires travel and some overnight stays. Incumbent will need to be open to relocation if inspection duties require. Daily travel will be required.

Knowledge Of

• Animal Agriculture;
• Animal Anatomy;
• Meat Inspection;
• Livestock Diseases;
• Livestock Slaughter Procedures.

Ability To

• communicate both verbally and in writing;
• write concise and accurate reports;
• follow verbal and written instructions;
• recognize general animal health;
• observe livestock slaughter operations;
• think critically when evaluating processes;
• deal tactfully with others;
• travel.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: View phone number on workus.org Email: ***email_hidden***

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"