What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISING VETERINARIAN (GENERAL) position at Department of Food & Agriculture?

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The Animal Health Branch is advertising to fill an Supervising Veterinarian (General) in the Tulare District Office reporting to Research Scientist Supervisor II, the Supervising Veterinarian (General) plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs activities related to administrative, animal health, food safety, emergency management or other special programs and functions.

Strategically lead and implement activities related to Branch programs, ensuring compliance with departmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Interpret and enforce regulatory compliance while providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.

Provide strategic leadership and professional development to District staff through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

Evaluate employee performance and assist staff with the creation of individual development plans, taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary

Develop and participate in emergency preparedness events, such as training, exercises, seminars, workshops, and development of procedures (i.e., SOPs).

Traveling by vehicle and other transportation, lead emergency response efforts for disease outbreaks, implementing rapid containment and control measures

Maintain a broad knowledge of livestock care issues in California

Travel by car and by other means to respond and participate in field investigations related to livestock care and welfare complaints

Develop and deliver comprehensive reports and analyses for USDA, CDFA, and other agencies, ensuring clear communication of program outcomes.

Review, update, produce, and maintain the Branch's standard operating procedures (field manual) and policies that direct Branch activities.

Analyze, provide comments for, or respond to letters, legislation, regulations, and inquiries that may affect the programs or functions of the Branch

Prepare technical papers and scientific articles for publication when necessary

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are conducted both indoors and outdoors and may occasionally require work under difficult conditions.

Travel (including nights, weekends, and holidays) for extended periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during a disease detection or an emergency response. Travel on short notice may be required upon activation for emergency response. During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours other than the normal work hours.

Outdoor activities may include:

Working in livestock facilities at various locations including saleyards and milking parlors
Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and saleyards or other livestock facilities
Taking samples from livestock at farms, ranches, saleyards or other livestock facilities
Frequent travel by State vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in the district
Occasional travel to other areas of the State, out-of-State, or out-of-country for assignments, exercises, or meetings

The incumbent may encounter:

Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate individuals
Quickly moving heavy gates
Stampeding livestock
Crowded milking parlors
Heavy machinery
Extremes in temperature
High levels of noise
Various unpleasant odors

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SUPERVISING VETERINARIAN (GENERAL)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-474354

Position #(s):

014-112-0175-001

Working Title:

Supervising Veterinarian (General)

Classification:

SUPERVISING VETERINARIAN (GENERAL)

$10,147.00 - $13,760.00

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Tulare County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

As part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Animal Health and Food Safety Services (AHFSS) Division, The Animal Health Branch (AHB) functions as California’s organized, professional veterinary medical unit to protect public health, animal agriculture, and the economy from catastrophic animal diseases and other related health and agricultural problems. AHB addresses livestock diseases and issues that require statewide coordinated resources; implements programs that protect public health and animal agriculture; and ensures the availability, affordability, and wholesomeness of food.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within thirty (30) days of appointment, on an annual basis, and upon vacating the position. The incumbent must complete an Ethics orientation training course within six months of assuming a Form 700 covered position,and every two (2) years thereafter, by December 31 of each numbered year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-474354

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resource Branch JC-474354

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-474354

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Other - CA Doctor of Veterinary Medicine License

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Angelina Mwaniki
(916) 900-5002
angelina.mwaniki@cdfa.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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