Director, Animal Disease Control & Epidemiology

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) seeks a Director, Bureau of Animal Disease Control in Madison, WI. You will lead programs and operations, develop animal health policies, manage budgets, and supervise staff while coordinating with state agencies, the legislature and industry stakeholders.

A DVM and Wisconsin veterinary license are required, with remote work options available and a competitive state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and managing work of others.
• Experience with program administration, strategic planning, and evaluating initiatives.
• Wisconsin veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Manage programs and operations of the Bureau of Animal Disease Control.
• Develop and administer animal health policies, programs and services.
• Oversee budgets and divisional objectives and supervise staff.
• Liaise with agency staff, other governmental bodies, legislature, and industry representatives.

Skills

Informal leadership

Program administration

Budget management

Regulatory understanding

Education

DVM degree from AVMA-accredited college

Wisconsin veterinary license or eligibility

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) seeks a Director, Bureau of Animal Disease Control in Madison, WI. You will lead programs and operations, develop animal health policies, manage budgets, and supervise staff while coordinating with state agencies, the legislature and industry stakeholders.

A DVM and Wisconsin veterinary license are required, with remote work options available and a competitive state benefits package.