VETERINARIAN (GENERAL)

• Plan, organize, and coordinate Stewardship related activities as a technical resource of antimicrobial resistance and disease prevention information for California livestock producers, which includes interpreting scientific findings on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use trends, and other State and Federal plans and programs and clearly communicating scientific information.

• Evaluate outreach effectiveness, identify information gaps that hinder producer and veterinary adoption, and work with the Department’s Regulated Use and Stewardship teams to implement program enhancements regarding Veterinary Feed Directives

• Participate in state and national strategic planning meetings to develop and modify the program based on current, recurrent, or newly emerging research and trends; participate in hands-on field activities, such as USDA’s NAHMS commodity-specific training, in support of programmatic functions and to leverage federal study design investments

• Manage contracts and professional relationships with universities, the California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) Laboratory, industry stakeholders, and other federal and State agencies to develop resource materials that contribute to appropriate antimicrobial stewardship

• Interpret and apply scientific data, methods, and principles relating to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) medicated feed program, the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), medically important antimicrobial drugs use, and educating veterinarians on antimicrobial drug use and stewardship laws and regulations, including FDA’s Extra Label Drug Use regulations

• Prepare and/or contribute to technical papers and scientific articles related to program activities; maintain expertise by researching professional journals and attending relevant meetings

• Interpret and apply scientific data, methods, and principles relating to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) medicated feed program, the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), medically important antimicrobial drugs use, and educating veterinarians on antimicrobial drug use and stewardship laws and regulations, including FDA’s Extra Label Drug Use regulations.

• Create engaging resources to communicate highly technical information to the appropriate stakeholders to maximize stewardship uptake and implementation

• Present at veterinary and agricultural industry meetings to communicate findings, receive feedback on programmatic outreach, and promote adoption

• Gather information on potential alternatives to antimicrobial use and determine if there are sufficient existing research and studies to support promotion of these alternatives

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

Working Conditions

Although most work will occur in an office environment or at home, you may, on occasion, work outdoors on farms, feedlots, and/or in other animal industry facilities and be exposed to unpleasant odors associated with livestock animals.

Additionally, a combination of overnight travel and/or virtual attendance is required to accomplish the duties previously noted, as you will conduct presentations, participate in meetings, and attend conferences in both virtual and in-person formats.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

• VETERINARIAN (GENERAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

• Keen interest in public health and disease prevention

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.