d. Livestock Crime Investigator:
Investigators enforce federal and state livestock laws, conduct investigations in criminal activity, issue citations, perform surveillance to monitor and encourage compliance, inspect livestock, provide information to the public regarding livestock laws and issues, recruit, train and supervise deputy stock inspectors, assist other law enforcement agencies, and assist livestock markets. Each investigator is based within one of 16 geographic districts in the state. Three of the 16 FTE serve dual roles as livestock inspector supervisors. This is a law enforcement position requiring Montana POST certification.
e. Livestock Inspector Supervisor:
Livestock Inspector Supervisors directly oversee and supervise 1-2 livestock markets. They provide guidance and interpretation of state and federal livestock regulations for the public, livestock market owners, and other staff, interpret and apply livestock laws and departmental policies for their assigned market(s), coordinate coverage of major livestock sales and on-call dispatch activities, and oversee the collection of fees. This position supervises 1-9 employees.
f. Livestock Inspector:
Livestock Inspectors inspect livestock to ensure that brand inspection, proof of ownership, security interest, and animal health requirements are met prior to change of ownership, slaughter, and transportation transactions through the use of specialized custom software and electronic devices. This position must develop positive relationships with the public, coworkers, and livestock market owners while strictly adhering to Montana regulations. The position reports to the Livestock Inspector Supervisor, and does not supervise others.
g. Auditor:
The market Auditor oversees adherence of federal and state financial requirements for the marketing of livestock (livestock markets, livestock dealers, and non-market sales). It reviews bonding instruments and bond claims, investigates complaints, performs audits of custodial and dealer accounts, and issues licenses and permits.
h. Administrative Support Supervisor
The Administrative Support Supervisor directs operations of the Helena Brand Office. The position assesses a constantly shifting workload, analyzing priorities and procedures for all activities and performs a number of quality control functions to keep the BE Division in compliance with state regulations. It supervises 6 full-time positions and participates in all aspects of personnel management.
i. Compliance Technician - Brand Recorder:
The Brand Recorder is responsible for issuing, transferring, updating and maintaining all official Montana brand records, of which there are roughly 55,000. This position interacts with thousands of customers helping them understand complex brand laws. Brand ownership and transfers often involve interpretation of complex legal documents and require a detailed understanding of Montana inheritance laws, Title 81 statutes, Administrative Rules of Montana, and Departmental brand policies and procedures.