Veterinary Medical Officer II

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation is seeking a qualified veterinarian for a government position with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division in Hawaii. The role focuses on disease detection, control and eradication efforts, including coordinating with state and federal partners.

Applicants must hold a Hawaii veterinary license (or temporary permit with six months to obtain permanent licensure) and have two years of professional veterinary experience.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work for State of Hawaii government employment.
• State of Hawaii Veterinary License or temporary permit with six-month probationary period.
• Two years of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; travel inter-island and possibly out-of-state.
• Must pass annual Medical Evaluation to use respirator; wear PPE; overtime possible.
• Driver's license required.
• Substitutions: a master's degree may substitute for one year of experience; a Ph.D. may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct veterinary field work for disease control programs.
• Respond to calls from veterinarians and producers for outbreak investigations.
• Enforce regulations including interstate and inter-island movement of animals.
• Implement emergency disease control plans and other program activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0328

This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division.

Salary: $6,728 to 9,576 per month (SR 26, Step D to M)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is located in the Livestock Disease Control Branch, Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture, and is responsible for conducting medical, scientific, regulatory activities in thedetection, control, and/or eradication of animal diseases, including executing USDA-Hawaii Department of Agriculture Cooperative Agreement Work Plans.

Duties and responsibilities include

• planning, scheduling and conducting veterinary field work in connection with State and cooperative State-Federal-Industry animal disease control and eradication programs;
• responding to calls from practicing veterinarians, livestock and poultry producers for assistance in investigating disease outbreaks;
• enforcement of regulations, including those governing interstate and inter-island movement of animals;
• implementation of emergency disease control plans and other program activities;
• and performing other related duties as assigned.

This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

State of Hawaii Veterinarian License:

Applicants must possess either: 1) a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii; or 2) a valid temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii, provided that a permanent license is obtained within the six month probationary period.

Note: Applicants who do not currently possess a permanent license or temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii may also apply. If you are selected for a position, the temporary permit must be obtained before starting employment, and a permanent license must be obtained within the six month probationary period.

Information about professional licensure requirements may be obtained by contacting the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Board of Veterinary Examiners at [phone] or by visiting their website at http://hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/boards/veterinary.

Veterinary Experience:

Applicants must possess TWO (2) YEARS of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.

Examples of qualifying professional veterinary experience are as follows:

• A. Detection, eradication and control of animal diseases through diagnosis, treatment, quarantine and established testing protocol.
• B. Inspection of meat and meat products intended for human consumption. Also includes evaluation of disease problems and sanitation.
• C. Study of the preventive control of animal diseases transmissible from animals to humans.
• D. Post graduate research work that has demonstrated the ability to perform independent research in the field of veterinary medicine.
• E. Veterinary quarantine work concerning rabies control.

Substitutions Allowed:

• A. A master's degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one year of Veterinary Experience.
• B. A Ph.D. degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for two years of Veterinary Experience.

Driver's License:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Physical Ability:

Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and objects weighing over 40 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Requirements:

• 1) Must pass annual Medical Evaluation to use a respirator as required by the Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• 2) Must be able to wear safety shoes as required and other required personal protection equipment as necessary.
• 3) This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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