Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer / Public Health Veterinarian

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated veterinary professional to lead meat and poultry inspection operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with health regulations, overseeing inspection processes, and managing a team of public health professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and have substantial experience in clinical medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health and food safety while enjoying a range of benefits, including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. If you are passionate about animal health and food safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign on Bonus

Government Assisted Relocation

Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual

Student Loan Repayment Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Accelerated Promotion Program

Referral Bonus Awards

Qualifications

• Must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in veterinary practice and clinical medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate meat and poultry inspection operations.
• Oversee compliance with sanitation standards and regulations.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Medicine

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Master's Degree in Veterinary Science

Job description

$20,000 Sign on Bonus, Government Assisted Relocation, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Accelerated Promotion Program and Referral Bonus Awards are available.

Duties

• Plan, organize, coordinate and adapt the full range of meat and poultry inspection operations in slaughter and/or processing establishments;
• Ensure establishments meet requirements of the Pathogen Reduction and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations;
• Oversee consumer protection, non-food safety concerns such as proper labeling and packaging;
• Serve as team leader who works with and supervises other public health professionals to ensure establishments under our jurisdiction comply with sanitation standards and properly implement systems that control hazards from entering the food supply;
• Enforce Federal meat and poultry inspection procedures prior to slaughter and throughout the entire process, including humane handling;
• Conduct ante-mortem inspection, post-mortem inspection, processing, dispositions, transportation and distribution of meat, poultry, and egg products to markets and retail stores;
• Consult with union officials and plant management, and discuss with subordinates new or revised regulations, policies and procedures;
• Maintain meaningful labor-management relationships with subordinates by representing and expressing management's viewpoints in daily communications;
• Promote EEO and Safety principles/programs, train subordinates, assign and review work, evaluate and rate performance, counsel employees on performance, resolve complaints and grievances, and recommend disciplinary action as necessary.

Requirements

• Satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical physical / exam. Please see the qualifications and additional information section for additional details.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional degree.
• DVM transcript must show your name, college name, and date degree awarded.
• Travel is based on the position; please refer to the position specific information link (Vacancy List) above in this announcement for location specific travel requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of one-year probationary period (unless prior service is creditable). And for supervisory positions, subject to satisfactory completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probation period (unless prior service is creditable).
• Training as a Condition of Employment (TCOE) is required. You must successfully complete required training within 12 months.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 every Federal employee is required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of that employee's choosing.
• Must obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Should be able to read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in the English language.
• This position has the potential for mandatory overtime, weekend and holiday work, variable tours of duty, travel and other work life challenges.

Qualifications

Please reference the specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications standards for the 0701 Job Series.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education. The AVMA web site has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools.

OR

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet one of the following requirements and submit supporting documentation:

1. Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) (Completion of ECFVG program)
2. Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
3. Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also submit proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:

You must meet the basic requirements for the GS-11 grade level as described above in addition to requirements for the GS-12 level to qualify for positions at the GS-12 grade level.

1. EXPERIENCE:

Mastery of clinical medicine (e.g. veterinary practice experience); scientific presentations before professional groups; publication of medical reports in professional journals or publications; participation in seminars, advisory/working groups, and research groups; or other related activities that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical science are positive indicators of the quality of an applicant's experience. However, articles on the care of pets would not be considered professional publications or qualifying specialized experience.

2. EDUCATION:

Master's degree conferred from an accredited college, in an area of specialization; or successfully completed two years of an internship, Residency program or fellowship training program in a discipline related to this position.

Applicants must:

• Be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the job functions, without hazard to themselves and others.
• Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level.
• Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands.
• Have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye.
• Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25 percent error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying.
• Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.