Veterinary Program Specialist I job at State of North Carolina in Anson, NC, Bladen, NC, Brunswick, NC, Cabarrus, NC, Columbus, NC, Cumberland, NC, Harnett, NC, Hoke, NC, Lee, NC, Mecklenburg, NC, Montgomery, NC, Moore, NC, Sampson, NC, Scotland, NC, Stanly, NC, Richmond, NC, Robeson, NC, Union, NC

Title: Veterinary Prog Specialist I(LIVESTOCK) Location:North carolina Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: JR-102109 Job Description: About Us The 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 Work 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 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: Animal Health Programs (AHP) o Poultry o Livestock Diagnostic Laboratories Animal Welfare Programs Duties involve monitoring livestock by visual examination and possibly serological tests for the presence of communicable disease, auditing livestock markets and dealer activities and records to assure interstate and intrastate movements of livestock. Inspecting markets for licensure to operate, instructing livestock owners and market operators in the proper methods of sanitation and management as a means of preventing the occurrence of disease as well as record keeping. Additional duties as required or assigned. Must live in or adjacent to the following counties: Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Richmond, Robeson or Union. Home based/field position This position requires travel. A state vehicle and gas card are provided. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences $39,671-$69,425 Knowledge of principles and/or techniques and regulations associated with husbandry, diagnostics, biosecurity, welfare, euthanasia and industry/market structure relevant to the veterinary program(s) area requiring assignment. Possess conflict resolution skills and the ability to instruct/train audiences of a wide range of skill levels. Ability to work independently or with a group in a team setting to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals of a wide range of backgrounds, socio-economic classes, and authority levels through the use of effective verbal, written and new communication tools and skills, including utilizing available technological tools. Ability to safely and effectively operate and maintain equipment and machinery such as restraining devices, animal identification instruments, tissue sampling equipment, sanitizing equipment and various types of office equipment. Live, large animal handling and/or production experience is preferred to be able to recognize abnormal behavior and physical sign of clinical disease in livestock and take appropriate actions. 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 919-707-3201. Minimum Education and Experience Some 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. Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The 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.