Veterinary Medical Field Officer - Region 7

THE POSITION

Are you a committed and experienced USDA-accredited State Board Licensed Veterinarian looking to become part of an energetic team?

The Department of Agriculture, Regulations and Compliance Division has an essential position that might be just right for you.

In the role of Veterinary Medical Field Officer, you will oversee the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs.

If you have a passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to impact the agricultural community positively, we encourage you to apply and help us safeguard Pennsylvania's animal agriculture.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs and enforce legislatively mandated laws and regulations within the Region 7 area to ensure effective animal disease surveillance and control.

You will lead a team of Domestic Animal Health Inspectors by evaluating investigation reports, offering guidance on assignments, regulations, and policies, and delivering veterinary services related to the management of contagious or infectious diseases affecting domestic animals.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can 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 a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is home headquartered in Region 7, which consists of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and Schuylkill Counties.
• The Veterinary Medical Field Officer Position is a challenging and exciting position which comes with a negotiable salary up to $131,208.

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.

• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 :

One year of farm animal and / or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.

Special Requirements :

This position requires possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.

Other Requirements :

• This particular position requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• 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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• 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 may 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 [email protected] .

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 :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
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