Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)

Summary If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector, you will make unassisted horseback patrols through rough and remote terrain in an assigned sector along the US-Mexico border for the purpose of locating and inspecting livestock which might be carrying exotic ticks, scabies mites, screwworm, or foreign animal diseases. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Inspects premises in the designated zone and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds. Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises. Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the designated zone to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to disea...