Veterinary Prog Specialist II (POULTRY)
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 43738 - 59500
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivision
Agriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification Title
Veterinary Program Specialist II (S)Position Number
Grade
NC11About Us
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.
Description of Work
All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division. It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control diagnose and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services and animal industry groups. The Veterinary Division also administers the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act.The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections:
Animal Health Programs (AHP)
oPoultry
oLivestock
Diagnostic Laboratories
Animal Welfare Programs
As a Veterinary Programs Specialist (VPS) II assigned to poultry health this position has regional oversight of:
1)State and federal poultry disease program facilitation primarily the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program (BCAP) but also including the Live Bird Marketing System (LBMS) program.
2)Compliance with laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of NCDA&CS Vet Division including investigation and documentation of complaints and issuance of quarantines
3)Poultry emergency preparedness response and management. VPS IIs are expected to ensure that within their region expertise is available to be called upon for depopulation disposal and/or disease biosecurity assistance in the event of natural disaster impacting animal agriculture or disease outbreak response.
This position serves as supervisor of 5-6 VPS Is assigned to poultry health that are spread geographically throughout their region of authority and is responsible for their training and professional growth. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However the position may be required to have evening and weekend responsibilities to accommodate stakeholder needs. Significant travel can be expected with this position which may require some overnight trips.
* Seasonal vaccination against influenza is considered a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) for this position.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range- $43738-$59500
- Ability to speak to the structure of the poultry industry within the United States including different species operation types (e.g. turkeys v. broilers v. layers) and product flow within each as well as implications for National Poultry Improvement Program testing protocols to be followed based upon the companys desired certifications.
- Experience applying on-farm biosecurity principles utilized for the prevention of disease spread in animal agriculture and nuanced understanding of frequent biosecurity pitfalls within the poultry industry given its structure.
- Working knowledge of common animal disposal methodologies/technologies and of the practical implementation of these within the poultry industry.
- Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-schedule as programmatic audits and test visits are routinely coordinated and scheduled at the VPS I level.
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions aviation safety-sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilots License or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
* Note: When required you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. *
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the farm animal or cat/dog boarding/shelter industry or a supporting industry university or regulatory profession; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of experience in the farm animal or cat/dog boarding/shelter industry or a supporting industry university or regulatory profession; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Toni TooleyRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
