Program Administrator 1 (Livestock Regulatory)

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

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture, is seeking a Program Manager in the Division of Animal Health to direct and coordinate regulatory programs, licensing activities, and field operations from the Reynoldsburg campus. The role requires strong policy development skills and coordination with federal and state partners.

You will provide technical guidance on state regulations, train staff, and act as liaison to public officials while ensuring compliance with ORC and OAC requirements.

Qualifications

• 36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Ohio Revised Code, must have valid commercial driver's license.
• Experience coordinating regulatory programs and working with public officials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs & coordinates activities of assigned regulatory programs as specified by ORC and OAC.
• Develops and implements policies to carry out licensing requirements and coordinates changes with division leadership.
• Acts as liaison with public officials and the general public to administer and implement regulatory programs.
• Provides technical guidance on Livestock Care Standards and related regulations to field staff.
• Reviews compliance reports, conducts inspections and oversees license renewals, suspensions, and enforcement actions.
• Trains program staff on inspection procedures and coordinates with other divisions to disseminate information.

Skills

Program Management

Job description

Organization

Dept of Agriculture

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 allOhioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resourcesand supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to GovernorDeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to morethan 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not onlydoes Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three inthe nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmersimpact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation.
ODA’s beautiful campus is located inReynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequentthe campus for coffee and lunch.
You’ll find great coworkers here, who areexperts in their field and care about the work they do.

What You'll Do

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

Thisposition is responsible for:

• For the Division of Animal Health, plans, directs & coordinates all activities of assigned regulatory programs, specifically OhioRevised Code (ORC) 943 Livestock Dealer Law, (ORC) 953 Rendering Law, (ORC) 942Swine Garbage Law, (ORC) 947 Livestock Branding, (ORC) 904 Livestock CareStandards; and applicable sections of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) & oversees & coordinates annual renewal & permitting of licenses relatedto regulatory programs
• Develops, implements, coordinates & evaluatespolicies & procedures to effectively carryout licensing requirements andcoordinates changes with division leadership
• Serves as division designee inadministering & implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) betweenODA and USDA, Packers & Stockyards Administration [MOU consists ofdirecting, coordinating & enhancing cooperation between Federal and Stateentities to carry respective areas of responsibilities relative to livestock,poultry, meat packing and meat marketing activities]
• Serves as division primarycontact relative to consumer complaints & assigns to field staff forinvestigation & resolution
• Provides technical advice and guidance to fieldstaff pertaining to uniform interpretation & application of the LivestockCare Standards ORC & OAC
• Provides technical advice and guidance foruniform interpretation & application of state and federal regulations
• Implements & administers policies & procedures ofthe above assigned regulatory programs & serves as liaison with publicofficials & general public
• Resolves sensitive problems concerningrelationship with industry, federal & other state agencies & generalpublic
• Maintains working knowledge of state and federal regulations thatimpact animal agricultural industry sector
• Facilitates answers to industryappeals of noncompliance matters
• Provides training, under the direction of theAnimal Health Administration, to program staff and members of industry onchanges to inspection procedures
• Acts as liaison between program field staff& central office staff to implement policy decisions, changes, &/orupdates
• Proposes, drafts and reviews regulations to correct or clarifyexisting 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
• Preparescorrespondence and assists in writing Notice of Violations, EnforcementActions, Consent Decrees, Settlement Agreements, Commuter Agreements,Suspensions/Revocations and Director’s Orders as it relates to regulatorylicensing programs
• Collaborates with other divisions (e.g., Legal,Enforcement, Communications, Meat Inspection, Dairy, Large Livestock, Weights& Measures, Plant Health) to ensure effective communication & accurateinformation is disseminated between agency & public interest groups
• Respondsto requests from ODA Communications section to media outlets
• Responds torequests from ODA Legal section relative to requests under Ohio’s PublicRecords Law
• Acts as Logistics Section Chief (ICS trained) in a statewideanimal disease incidence and/or depopulation event
• Monitors and reviews veterinary administratorsand animal health inspector’s activity & performance relative to assignedlicensing and inspection programs
• Monitors, forecasts funds & accounts fordivision field staff equipment & supplies (e.g., livestock trailer, corralgates, restraining chute, supply & disinfection sprayer trailers)
• Operates personalcomputer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to maintain &/ormodify tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets & databases)
• Verifies data& ensures data integrity & reliability for reporting purposes
• Travelsto attend meetings, trainings and other events regarding regulatory programs asrequired
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

We Support Diversity and Inclusion
ODA values its internal diversity and pledgesto cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees wheredifferences 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 anaccommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assignedrecruiter.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do notnecessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. Anindividual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be madebefore excluding an applicant from consideration.

The State of Ohio isa drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreationalmarijuana/non-medical cannabis). The candidatetentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysisto test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive testshall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medicaldocumentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medicalmarijuana. A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly usedcontrolled drugs will not be hired.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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.