Commonwealth of PA

The Department of Agriculture is seeking an organized veterinary leader to direct the Regulations and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services. The Division Chief is responsible for critical work in ensuring effective operations of the statewide domestic animal regulatory programs for the prevention and control of diseases of domestic animals in Commonwealth. Are you ready for a challenging and extremely rewarding opportunity? Apply today and become a valued member of the team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Chief of this Division is responsible for ensuring that all regulations and policies in the Bureau serve to protect animal health in the Commonwealth and to direct activities to ensure compliance with these regulations, including through management of a dynamic and diverse staff of Veterinary Medical Field Officers and Domestic Animal Health Inspectors. In this role, you will oversee enforcement and implementation of laws and regulations, establish and direct programs for statutory licensure requirements, and collaborate with other state and federal animal health officials.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
Reporting location for this position will be determined upon candidate selection:
PA Dept. of Agriculture main office, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17710
Region 1: 13410 Dunham Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
Region 2: 542 County Farm Rd, Suite #102, Montoursville, PA 17754
Region 4: 226 Donohoe Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Region 5: 3001 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Region 7: 1015 Bridge St, Suite #100, Collegeville, PA 19426
PA Livestock Evaluation Center: 1494 W Pine Grove Road, Furnace, PA 16865
The Regulation and Compliance Chief position is a challenging and exciting position which comes with a negotiable salary up to $146.798.00 This position is eligible for a yearly incentive payment of $5,000, increasing further after five years of continuous service. In addition, selected candidates who are board certified, may also be eligible for payments of up to $10,000 annually, increasing further after five years of service.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.

Special Requirement:

Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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