Veterinary Program Specialist I – Poultry

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Poultry Disease Program Facilitator to support state and federal poultry health initiatives across North Carolina. You will schedule testing, conduct inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with NCDA&CS Veterinary Division regulations.

The role requires travel across counties and occasional after-hours duties. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and strong knowledge of biosecurity best practices, poultry industry structure, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to speak to structure of US poultry industry and product flows.
• Experience applying on-farm biosecurity principles in animal agriculture.
• Understanding of frequent biosecurity pitfalls in poultry industry.
• Knowledge of animal disposal methodologies/technologies and practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate state and federal poultry disease programs (NPIP/BCAP) through scheduling/testing and audits.
• Oversee compliance with NCDA&CS Veterinary Division regulations.
• Investigate and document complaints; draft official warnings and civil penalties as needed.
• Conduct on-site audits and test visits across assigned counties; travel required.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years related experience

Job description

• Facilitate state and federal poultry disease programs, primarily NPIP and BCAP, through independent flock scheduling/testing and corporate audits/inspections
• Oversee compliance with laws and regulations under the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division
• Investigate and document complaints
• Draft official warnings and civil penalties for improper disposal
• Perform animal emergency preparedness, response, and management duties
• Provide expertise on depopulation, disposal, and disease biosecurity during natural disasters or disease outbreak responses
• Build relationships within the poultry industry and serve as a point of contact during emergency response situations
• Travel throughout the assigned counties and conduct audits and test visits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or high school or GED diploma and four years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to speak to the structure of the poultry industry in the United States, including species operation types and product flow
• Experience applying on-farm biosecurity principles in animal agriculture
• Understanding of frequent biosecurity pitfalls within the poultry industry
• Working knowledge of animal disposal methodologies/technologies and their practical implementation in the poultry industry
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-schedule
• Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to one of the listed counties served
• Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) for this position
• Significant travel, including some overnight trips, may be required
• Evening and weekend responsibilities may be required
• Complete application required; text or attached resumes are not accepted as a substitute

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in poultry disease management, including compliance with veterinary regulations and biosecurity principles. Capable of conducting audits, investigations, and emergency response while building relationships within the poultry industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Poultry Disease Program Facilitation
• On-Farm Biosecurity Application
• Animal Disposal Methodologies
• Conflict Resolution
• Independent Work and Self-Scheduling

Hard Skills

• Flock Scheduling
• Testing and Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Emergency Preparedness
• Disease Biosecurity Expertise

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Seasonal Vaccination Against Influenza

Industry Keywords

• Poultry Industry
• NCDA&CS Veterinary Division
• Biosecurity Principles
• Animal Agriculture
• Natural Disaster Response