Program Coordinator II

Position currently qualifies for a telework option.  Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division.  It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control, diagnose and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services and animal industry groups.  The Veterinary Division also administers the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act.    The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections: 

• Animal Health Programs (AHP)   
  • Poultry    
  • Livestock   
• Diagnostic Laboratories  
• Animal Welfare Programs 

 

The person in this position is a project manager responsible for providing oversight of Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) and the ADT Program. This position will be responsible for coordinating the ADT program in North Carolina as it relates to the purpose and scope of the federal Animal Disease Traceability program. The individual will understand and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the collection and processing of electronic identification information of relevant livestock movements.  The position will participate in management of the ADT cooperative agreement with USDA APHIS VS, be responsible for managing financial resources provided through the cooperative agreement and for reporting on program accomplishments. This position also maintains knowledge of federal, state and commercial information management technologies and services required for effective day-to-day operations and to plan for future needs. Outreach and education to markets, producers and industry stakeholders regarding ADT, as well as implementation of ADT technology are also responsibilities. The person in this position will establish, develop, and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with state and federal animal health officials, data management experts, subject matter experts, livestock producers, livestock markets, industry stakeholders and others. This position will also be responsible for coordinating the Feral Swine Program in North Carolina, including the Feral Swine Task Force, within the Veterinary Division. The position will manage the Feral Swine Program grants, manage financial resources and obligations provided through the grants, ensure grant deliverables are met, and report on program accomplishments. This individual will plan, assign, and supervise the work of one Administrative Specialist I direct report.  Additional duties as assigned.    

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.  

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The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. 

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Familiarity with livestock production practices and/or livestock market channels.
• Knowledge of livestock identification methods, such as ear and back tags.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums and produce documentation of project results 
• Ability to advise and assist team members in project activities
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

Bachelor's degree from appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment (livestock); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.   

Please follow instructions to apply on-line.  It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.  Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.   

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment.  If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.    

*Note:  When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *   

Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

Salary : $41,655 - $72,897