Veterinarian

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleVeterinarian (NS)Position Number60012097GradeMH20About UsThe 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 2,000 employees.Description of WorkPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.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, including farmed cervid, 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:(1) Animal Health Programs (AHP)PoultryLivestock(2) Diagnostic Laboratories(3) Animal Welfare ProgramsThe Veterinarian is involved in diagnostic and regulatory veterinary work in the prevention, control, and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases in livestock, including farmed cervid, and poultry or those communicable to man through an animal host. The Veterinarian oversees livestock markets, sales, auctions and shows, and all rules and regulations applicable to those venues as well as all state and federal rules and regulations involving livestock. The Veterinarian is responsible for program disease efforts in the territory primarily, and throughout the state in general, including knowledge of the cooperative agreements and implementation of state and federal disease programs, tracebacks and education and outreach efforts, as well as other duties as necessary. Placing and releasing quarantines, investigating possible foreign animal disease reports, investigating potential rabies exposures, and follow-up are routine responsibilities. Oversight of livestock issues at state and regional fairs, in cooperation with the Aedin's Law efforts of the Emergency Programs Division of NCDA&CS, is included in work duties. The Veterinarian is responsible for compliance issues with rules and regulations, including but not limited to farmed cervid inspections, EIA inspections, and proper disposal of dead animals. The Veterinarian is also responsible for maintaining records, expense vouchers, travel logs, itineraries, and time sheets as directed for themselves as well as direct and oversee the activities, responsibilities, and office duties of three (3) Veterinary Specialists. This position also requires frequent interaction and cooperation with other regulatory officials from local, state, and federal agencies, local and state public health officials, as well as livestock producers, market operators, and other stakeholders involved in animal agriculture, including farmed cervid, in North Carolina. Other responsibilities as directed.Work territory includes the entire state with focus on counties of Surry, Yadkin, Davie, Rowan, Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson, Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Caswell, Alamance, Chatham, Person, Orange, Durham, Wake, Granville, Vance, Warren, Franklin, Nash, and Johnston. These focus counties within the territory are subject to change based upon need.**Must live in, near, or be willing to relocate to Surry, Yadkin, Davie, Rowan, Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson, Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Caswell, Alamance, Chatham, Person, Orange, Durham, Wake, Granville, Vance, Warren, Franklin, Nash, and Johnston, NC. ****This position requires travel. A state vehicle and gas card are provided.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $82,857 - $130,000Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the control and eradication of livestock, including farmed cervid herds, disease, and the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.Ability to establish working relationships with livestock market operators, producers, buyers, local health departments, general public, animal health officials, subject matter experts and others as well as related industry representatives.Experience in private large animal veterinary practice or regulatory veterinary medicine as well as knowledge of livestock markets, the livestock industry, and emergency response principles and procedures as it relates to animals.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums and produce documentation of project results and ability to advise and assist team members in project activities.Ability to manage subordinate staff and coordinate priorities and responsibilities.Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's 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 veteran's/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 Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's 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. *Questions regarding this posting? Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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.Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina.EEO StatementT he 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:Alyssa Danielle BartholomewRecruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr