VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

Job Opportunity

The State of Hawaii is seeking candidates for a position within the Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division. The salary range is $6,399 to $9,109 per month (SR 26, Step D to M). This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Duties Summary

This position involves conducting medical, scientific, regulatory activities in the detection, control, and/or eradication of animal diseases. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling and conducting veterinary field work in connection with State and cooperative State-Federal-Industry animal disease control and eradication programs; responding to calls from veterinarians, livestock and poultry producers for assistance in investigating disease outbreaks; enforcement of regulations, including those governing interstate and inter-island movement of animals; implementation of emergency disease control plans and other program activities; and performing other related duties as assigned. This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

State of Hawaii Veterinarian License: Applicants must possess either: 1) a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii; or 2) a valid temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii, provided that a permanent license is obtained within the six month probationary period.

Veterinary Experience: Applicants must possess TWO (2) YEARS of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience. Examples of qualifying professional veterinary experience are as follows:

• Detection, eradication and control of animal diseases through diagnosis, treatment, quarantine and established testing protocol.
• Inspection of meat and meat products intended for human consumption. Also includes evaluation of disease problems and sanitation.
• Study of the preventive control of animal diseases transmissible from animals to humans.
• Post graduate research work that has demonstrated the ability to perform independent research in the field of veterinary medicine.
• Veterinary quarantine work concerning rabies control.

Substitutions Allowed: A master's degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one year of Veterinary Experience. A Ph.D. degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for two years of Veterinary Experience.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and objects weighing over 40 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must pass annual Medical Evaluation to use a respirator as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Must be able to wear safety shoes as required and other required personal protection equipment as necessary.

This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.