ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II

State of California; California; Híbrido; USD 163.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of California, Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is seeking an Environmental Program Manager II to lead a broad portfolio of animal mortality research and assessment projects in California. The role directs development of statewide, integrated carcass management strategies and resiliency investments across local, county, and state levels.

Reporting to the Director of AHFSS, you will oversee enforcement of environmental health laws pertaining to meat, poultry and egg safety,

Formación

• Valid California Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee a broad range of animal mortality research and assessment projects.
• Provide strategic direction on the development and implementation of statewide resiliency plans and investments related to animal mortality management.
• Lead statewide enforcement of environmental health laws pertaining to meat, poultry and egg safety.
• Coordinate strategic planning efforts to improve environmental health and the sustainability of California agriculture.

Descripción del empleo

Branch Chief
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II

$14,565.00 - $16,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under administrative direction of the Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services (AHFSS), the Environmental Program Manager II (EPM II) will lead and oversee a broad range of animal mortality research and assessment projects with the goal of instituting a long-term, integrated, and sustainable carcass management infrastructure in California. This includes providing a strategic direction on the development and implementation of a statewide, cohesive resiliency plans and investments with local/county and state considerations related to animal mortality management. This position will also lead statewide enforcement of sensitive and complex environmental health laws, formulating and administering policies pertaining to meat, poultry and egg safety, and coordinating strategic planning efforts to improve environmental health and the sustainability of California agriculture.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

This CDFA work location is near restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmer’s market. We are within walking distance to light rail/public transportation, across the street from beautiful Capitol Park, and two miles from Downtown Commons (DOCO).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed indoors 90 percent of the time. The incumbent’s office is equipped with laptop computer hardware and various software programs including email, telephone with voicemail, and other standard office essentials.

Travel by air, car, or other transportation systems to attend meetings, follow up with field staff, industry, local, state and federal agencies, and advisory board committee meetings will be necessary.

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Mission of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is to safeguard a resilient food system and promote an equitable marketplace, cultivating a California grown food supply that is globally recognized for innovation, quality, and sustainability.

The Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety (MPES) Branch consists of three core functional areas: Meat and Poultry Food Safety; Rendering; and Egg Safety. MPES, through the Meat and Poultry Program licenses, registers, and inspects meat processing establishments and meat and poultry slaughterhouses exempt from federal inspection, providing oversight to ensure that only wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled meat and poultry products are provided to the public and owners of the livestock and poultry. The Rendering Program (RP) licenses, registers, and inspects renderers, collection centers, transporters of inedible kitchen grease and inedible materials, and dead animal haulers. MPES, through the Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM)Program registers and inspects eggs at the production, wholesale, and retail levels to make sure eggs sold in California are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kimberly McCarthy
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.