Veterinary Prog Specialist I (WELFARE)

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Veterinary Program Specialist I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC09

About 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. The Veterinary Program Specialist I (VPS I) Animal Welfare is a position within the Animal Welfare Section (AWS) of the Veterinary Division. AWS enforces the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act and its associated rules.

Veterinary Program Specialists I Animal Welfare are the States first lines of defense in protecting the welfare of cats and dogs housed in shelters boarding kennels pet shops and auction markets. This position investigates complaints and emergencies determines compliance with the NC Animal Welfare statutes and regulations and identifies deficiencies. Positions assist facilities in preparation of corrective action plans including the provision of technical assistance; recommend issuance denial or revocation of licenses and/or registrations; and perform other activities designed to ensure programs operate properly. They are the primary educational resources for animal shelter operators animal control officers pet shop operators boarding kennel managers and small animal auction market operators.

Positions in this class perform animal emergency preparedness response and management duties and are considered essential emergency workers. Given the NC Animal Welfare Act in combination with the federal Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006 (H.R.th Congress) and the final authority of the state veterinarian for proper disposal of animal mortality within North Carolina (02 NCAC 52C .0102) this class series maintains the technical field expertise drawn upon during all natural disasters or disease events impacting animals in North Carolina

Entry level positions are mentored and trained by fully qualified positions in this class. This allows decision making to progress from a clearly defined and established approach to a step-by-step approach which may include innovation to achieve results. Scope of the position rarely passes beyond the individual participant/administrator/citizen level. Authority level is routinely limited to that of the individual contributor.

VPS-I are responsible for gathering accurate facility information so that accurate records can be maintained. They must be able to adjust to changes in methodologies investigative techniques changes in programs program emphasis program monitoring and other changes dictated by technological advances.

The Animal Welfare Act allows the state to license or register the following facilities: pet shops boarding kennels private and public animal shelters pet auctions and pet dealers. This demands that the AHT-W be knowledgeable and consistent in the applications of the law and able to tactfully gain compliance or resolution of problems. The Animal Welfare Act has been amended effective October 1 2005 and the associated rules were revised in 2022.



The primary job functions of this position are:
Monitor Animal Shelters Boarding Kennels and Pet Shops for Adequacy by visual inspection of these facilities on an annual or as needed basis
Perform investigations and assist facilities in preparation of corrective action plans including the provision of technical assistance; recommend issuance denial or revocation of licenses and/or registrations
Ensure compliance with the NC Animal Welfare Act which guarantees that dogs and cats as items of commerce are provided with human care and treatment by regulating the transportation sale purchase housing care handling and treatment of dogs and cats by persons or organizations
Act as a primary educational resource for animal shelter operators animal control officers pet shop operators boarding kennel managers and small animal auction market operators.
Assist Spay/Neuter Program coordinator with efforts to promote Spay/Neuter in North Carolina

**Must live in or be willing to relocate- Rockingham Caswell Alamance Orange Durham Granville Vance Warren Northampton and Halifax counties or an adjacent county. **

**This position requires travel. A state vehicle and gas card are provided. **

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range-$41206-$50000

• Knowledge of the NC Animal Welfare Act and its associated rules principles of animal sheltering and animal control euthanasia procedures and equipment and animal handling
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and report writing so that the candidate has the ability to write facility inspection narratives and court-worthy complaint investigation reports
• Ability to work independently or with a group manage time and tasks efficiently and take direction from supervisory personnel
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Experience working in animal shelters animal control regulatory or enforcement fields

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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.

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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; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience related to the area of assignment; 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 Lynn Tooley

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