Director of Animal Health-Veterinarian

The South Dakota Animal Industry Board seeks to fill the position of Director of Animal Health - Veterinarian.

About the role

Provides direction for a statewide program by interpreting state and federal regulations and overseeing state/federal cooperative animal health programs and disease control and eradication programs.

Responsibilities

• Administers and implements multiple animal industry program services and administrative functions to ensure program goals are met.
  • Animal Traceability
  • TB Surveillance
  • National Poultry Improvement Plan
  • US Swine Health Improvement Plan Program
  • Emergency Response & Planning for animal disease events
  • South Dakota Voluntary Johne's Disease Program
• Maintain accountability for multiple program cooperative agreements and their activity management.
• Supervise subordinate staff to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Foreign animal disease preparedness and response.
• Provide veterinarian and producer outreach and education.
• Administer interstate and intrastate animal movement requirements and compliance.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license for statewide travel.
• A license to practice veterinary medicine in South Dakota.
• A Category II accreditation with USDA APHIS or ability to become licensed and accredited within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and conduct expected of a veterinarian licensed and accredited in South Dakota.
• Understanding of federal and state laws governing animal health, public health, food safety, and the practice of veterinary medicine.
• Knowledge of animal diseases, their causes and control.
• Knowledge of animal disease vectors and their control.
• Principles of effective human relations and dealing with the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Identify and define problems or potential problems and determine resolutions.
• Develop new programs or change existing ones to meet changing trends and needs.
• Analyze information and draw sound and reasonable conclusions.
• Interpret federal and state laws.
• Take part in additional training or experience with state or federal animal health response or communication programs.
• Communicate priorities and oversee responses to disease outbreaks.

Additional Requirements

To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SP. You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus "An Equal Opportunity Employer"