CertificationLicensure Examiner 2
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Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!
The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohios number one industry contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75000 farms with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production but we are top three in the nations egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohios farmers impact those well beyond state lines feeding families across the nation.
ODAs beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.
Youll find great coworkers here who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.
What We Do:
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohios farmland improve soil health and water quality all while keeping our plants crops and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the states top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohios 94 county and independent fairs the showcases of our towns and cities and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!
As a member of team ODA you will be working with people of the highest caliber doing great work and making a difference for all Ohioans.
For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact:
Keary Sorgini
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
12 months training or 12 monthsexperiencein reviewing applicants eligibility to take examinations test administration & scoring & compiling statistics concerning test results
AND
1 course or 3 monthsexperiencein typing word processing or data entry using video display terminal.
OR
2 years trainingor 2 years experiencein clerical/secretarial or other administrative support position involving public contact & preparation of correspondence & reports
AND
1 course or 3 monthsexperience in typing word processing or data entry using video display terminal.
OR
12 monthsexperience as Certification/ Licensure Examiner 1 16841.
OR
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
What Youll Do:
No ag background no problem! Youll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner safer better Ohio. The Animal Health Division is seeking applicants for a Certification/Licensure Examiner 2. The position is responsible for:
Reviews applications & supplemental documents for completeness accuracy & compliance before issuance of registration/permits/license renewal/reinstatement procedures (e.g. interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (lCVl) & Owner Shipper Statements (OSS))
Performs clerical tasks to support permitees/licensees/registrants and the programs; maintains records in accordance with programs procedures
Processes permit/license/registration fees
Answers routine questions regarding permitting/licensing/registration and the programs; mails out permit/license/registration renewal notices
Logs facility statistical & inspection information (e.g. inspection reports notice of violations correspondence) & distributes correspondence to field employees regarding inspection and other program issues
Provides information & assistance to general public & permitees/licensees/registrants to aid in processing permit/license/registration applications
Answers telephone inquiries concerning permitting/licensure/registration process laws & regulations and general inquires
Gathers & analyzes information & completes reports as asked by supervisor
Operates personal computer/word processor scanner printer and fax for compiling information and rosters or appropriate permits/licenses/registration for distribution to permitees/licensees/registrants
Determines when application needs special follow-up or investigation & makes recommendations to appropriate division staff (e.g. division managers)
Processes documents for completeness accuracy & compliance with applicable laws rules
Identifies problems notes errors or discrepancies & initiates corrective action
Disapproves import/export lCVls not in compliance with applicable laws & rules & reports approval/disapproval status to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health lnspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Service (VS) issuing practitioner & State Veterinarian
Responds to correspondence by phone or electronically from veterinarians producers & markets regarding Ohios animal importation requirements
Enters information (e.g. import/export lCVls) into searchable database to enhance animal traceability efforts in Ohio
Scans import/export lCVls for electronic filing and uploads all electronic ICVIs or ICVIs into USAHerds data base
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
