Program Administrator 1 (Livestock Regulatory)

State of Ohio; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Education and development funds

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking a qualified professional to oversee regulatory programs within the Division of Animal Health. You will direct licensing, policy development and coordination with federal partners to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.

Join a team protecting Ohio’s agriculture while coordinating with legal, enforcement, and communications units. The role requires knowledge of ORC/OAC regulations and public administration experience.

Qualifications

• 36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration.
• 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory/administrative and/or managerial position.
• If operating vehicles regulated by 4506.01, must have CDL.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs & coordinates activities of assigned regulatory programs.
• Develops and evaluates licensing policies and procedures.
• Administers MOU between ODA and USDA for coordination with federal/state entities.
• Provides technical guidance on Livestock Care Standards and regulations.
• Liaises with public officials and the public; handles consumer complaints.
• Trains program staff and industry on inspection procedures.

Skills

Program Management

Communication

Education

36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration

12 months training in business administration (undergrad core)

Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Dept of Agriculture
Agency Contact Name and Information: Ryan Gunter, [e-mail]
Work Location: 8995 E Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068-3399
United States
Compensation: $27.73 - $34.35
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from union
Primary Job Skill: Program Management

Who We Are

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!
The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.
ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.
You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.
Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!
The Division of Animal Health is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of the state's livestock and poultry industries. Its primary duties include testing and inspecting agricultural animals, issuing state licenses, enforcing disease traceability standards, and overseeing commercial dog breeding and livestock exhibitions. Additionally, the division works to prevent and control livestock disease outbreaks by offering full veterinary diagnostic laboratory services and coordinating rapid responses to foreign animal disease threats.

What You’ll Do

No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio.

This Position Is Responsible For

• For the Division of Animal Health, plans, directs & coordinates all activities of assigned regulatory programs, specifically Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 943 Livestock Dealer Law, (ORC) 953 Rendering Law, (ORC) 942 Swine Garbage Law, (ORC) 947 Livestock Branding, (ORC) 904 Livestock Care Standards; and applicable sections of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) & oversees & coordinates annual renewal & permitting of licenses related to regulatory programs
• Develops, implements, coordinates & evaluates policies & procedures to effectively carryout licensing requirements and coordinates changes with division leadership
• Serves as division designee in administering & implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ODA and USDA, Packers & Stockyards Administration [MOU consists of directing, coordinating & enhancing cooperation between Federal and State entities to carry respective areas of responsibilities relative to livestock, poultry, meat packing and meat marketing activities]
• Serves as division primary contact relative to consumer complaints & assigns to field staff for investigation & resolution
• Provides technical advice and guidance to field staff pertaining to uniform interpretation & application of the Livestock Care Standards ORC & OAC
• Provides technical advice and guidance for uniform interpretation & application of state and federal regulations
• Implements & administers policies & procedures of the above assigned regulatory programs & serves as liaison with public officials & general public
• Resolves sensitive problems concerning relationship with industry, federal & other state agencies & general public
• Maintains working knowledge of state and federal regulations that impact animal agricultural industry sector
• Facilitates answers to industry appeals of noncompliance matters
• Provides training, under the direction of the Animal Health Administration, to program staff and members of industry on changes to inspection procedures
• Acts as liaison between program field staff & central office staff to implement policy decisions, changes, &/or updates
• Proposes, drafts and reviews regulations to correct or clarify existing legislation
• Reviews for compliance quarterly reports, scale tests, inspection reports, tagging agreements & audits of livestock dealers, auction markets, concentration yards & slaughtering establishments
• Oversees office functions of tag distribution and record keeping
• Recommends license suspensions and revocations
• Prepares correspondence and assists in writing Notice of Violations, Enforcement Actions, Consent Decrees, Settlement Agreements, Commuter Agreements, Suspensions/Revocations and Director’s Orders as it relates to regulatory licensing programs
• Collaborates with other divisions (e.g., Legal, Enforcement, Communications, Meat Inspection, Dairy, Large Livestock, Weights & Measures, Plant Health) to ensure effective communication & accurate information is disseminated between agency & public interest groups
• Responds to requests from ODA Communications section to media outlets
• Responds to requests from ODA Legal section relative to requests under Ohio’s Public Records Law
• Acts as Logistics Section Chief (ICS trained) in a statewide animal disease incidence and/or depopulation event
• Monitors and reviews veterinary administrators and animal health inspector’s activity & performance relative to assigned licensing and inspection programs
• Monitors, forecasts funds & accounts for division field staff equipment & supplies (e.g., livestock trailer, corral gates, restraining chute, supply & disinfection sprayer trailers)
• Operates personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to maintain &/or modify tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets & databases)
• Verifies data & ensures data integrity & reliability for reporting purposes
• Travels to attend meetings, trainings and other events regarding regulatory programs as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

We Support Diversity and Inclusion

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

This position is overtime exempt.

If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.

For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact

RYAN GUNTER

[e-mail]

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). The candidate tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly used controlled drugs will not be hired.

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file 12 months training or 12 months experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.