STEWARDSHIP VETERINARIAN

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

We are advertising this position as Until Filled. We will review applications at the end of each month.

Under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (RSSII), the Veterinarian (General) plans, organizes, and coordinates activities related to the State’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program. The Veterinarian (General) will work closely with and take direction from the Veterinarian Specialist to develop guidelines for on-farm antimicrobial use, husbandry, optimal health outcomes, and sustainable stewardship. The incumbent may act as a lead on one or more programs or functions, provide technical assistance to local veterinarians, and is responsible for providing technical guidance and instruction to lower level professional and support staff. The incumbent will create effective guidelines and best management practices, which require extensive investigation, development, and efficacy assessments.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are mostly conducted indoors. However, the incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside and under difficult conditions.

Travel (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for extensive periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during an emergency response. During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours outside of normal work hours.

Indoor activities may include:

• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail, word processing, and Excel
• Entering data in a computer database
• Operating a telephone, all-in-one-printer, calculator, and copier
• Operating various filing drawers and bins
• Processing paperwork and samples
• Presenting to large groups

Outdoor activities may include:

• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including saleyards and milking parlors
• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities
• Taking samples from livestock at farms, ranches, saleyards or other livestock facilities
• Travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in California
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Work in environments with potential exposures to hazards such as allergens, including dust and animal dander, and non-hazardous and hazardous agricultural and industrial chemicals

The incumbent may encounter:

• Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate individuals
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors, feedlots, swine pens, and broiler barns
• Heavy machinery
• Extremes in temperature
• High levels of noise and dust
• Various unpleasant odors
• Sick and diseased animals
• Steep or uneven terrain

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions/prompts are below.

• Restate questions/prompts prior to response

• Include your name and job control number at the top of each page

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

1. Please describe your interest in this Veterinarian General position and what skills or abilities do you hope to bring to the Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship team?

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information:

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a completed state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 may be disqualified.

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application (STD. 678) to be considered. Please see the Special Requirements section for the SOQ details.