State Veterinarian Public Service Manager II - 0658 Augusta
State Veterinarian Public Service Manager II - 0658 Augusta
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Job Description
STATE VETERINARIAN
(PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER II)
Opening Date:
April 17 2025
Closing Date:
May 08 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
MA32
Grade/Salary:
Grade 32 (Confidential) $77896.00 $110073.60 Per Year
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) currently has a fulltime vacancy in Augusta Maine.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position serves as the chief veterinarian in the state with the role of protecting animal health and human public health primarily through the prevention of the spread of animal diseases and those contagious to humans (zoonotic diseases). They oversee and direct several dynamic poultry livestock and animal disease management programs emphasizing agricultural sector impact. This is accomplished through the supervision of dedicated program field staff developing disease management programs providing technical advice to other programs effective public outreach conducting investigations of incidents of reportable diseases and working with other states and federal stakeholders to plan for and respond to issues impacting animal health and developing and updating laws and regulations. The position can involve a hybrid work schedule (office/remote).
For questions specific to the position please contact Megan L. Patterson at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in Veterinary Medicine a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the US and at least 3 years of professional veterinary experience focusing on large mixed or food animal practice.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be a licensed Maine veterinarian within 6 months of employment.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine and surgery
- Knowledge of current diagnostics and treatment techniques and practices
- Knowledge of proper animal husbandry procedures for all domestic and aquatic species
- Knowledge of avian and livestock diseases and their current treatment and control method
- Experience in interpreting and/or knowledge of animal and public health laws and regulations
- Knowledge of state and federal agencies involved in animal health emergencies
- Supervisory and project management experience including fieldbased response activities to disease outbreaks or other emergent issues of concern
- Knowledge of budgeting contract administration and personnel regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including the development of accurate records and reports and effective planning documents
- Experience with public speaking including legislative and/or legal testimony
- Ability to develop partnerships and work effectively with a diverse community of stakeholders
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and confidential employees receive three 3 personal leave days.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes18.09 of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
