Responsibilities:
THE POSITION
The Department of Agriculture is seeking an organized veterinary leader to direct the Regulations and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services. The Division Chief is responsible for critical work in ensuring effective operations of the statewide domestic animal regulatory programs for the prevention and control of diseases of domestic animals in Commonwealth. Are you ready for a challenging and extremely rewarding opportunity? Apply today and become a valued member of the team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Chief of this Division is responsible for ensuring that all regulations and policies in the Bureau serve to protect animal health in the Commonwealth and to direct activities to ensure compliance with these regulations, including through management of a dynamic and diverse staff of Veterinary Medical Field Officers and Domestic Animal Health Inspectors. In this role, you will oversee enforcement and implementation of laws and regulations, establish and direct programs for statutory licensure requirements, and collaborate with other state and federal animal health officials.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description on our website.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
Reporting location for this position will be determined upon candidate selection:
PA Dept. of Agriculture main office, 2301 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17710
Region 1: 13410 Dunham Rd, Meadville, PA 16335
Region 2: 542 County Farm Rd, Suite #102, Montoursville, PA 17754
Region 4: 226 Donohoe Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601
Region 5: 3001 Fairway Dr, Altoona, PA 16602
Region 7: 1015 Bridge St, Suite #100, Collegeville, PA 19426
PA Livestock Evaluation Center: 1494 W Pine Grove Road, Furnace, PA 16865
The Regulation and Compliance Chief position is a challenging and exciting position which comes with a negotiable salary up to $146.798.00 This position is eligible for a yearly incentive payment of $5,000, increasing further after five years of continuous service. In addition, selected candidates who are board certified, may also be eligible for payments of up to $10,000 annually, increasing further after five years of service.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Newly graduated veterinarians may notapply for this position
Salary:
The Regulation and Compliance Chief position is a challenging and exciting position which comes with a negotiable salary up to $146.798.00 This position is eligible for a yearly incentive payment of $5,000, increasing further after five years of continuous service. In addition, selected candidates who are board certified, may also be eligible for payments of up to $10,000 annually, increasing further after five years of service.
Employees:
15 Veterinarians And 0 Technicians
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted on our website by 4/16/24 at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4429131/regulation-and-compliance-chief-agriculture
Benefits:
Choice of work location, part-time telework, competitive compensation, incentives, and more...
• a generous & comprehensive compensation package including competitive pay, health insurance, life insurance, & retirement plan options,
• eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program which assists with student loan debt,
• paid holidays, vacation, sick, parental, & military leave,
• a healthy work-life balance plus employee wellness programs,
• employee discounts on shopping, cell phone plans, and more
See our website for all benefit information.