VETERINARIAN III, AGRICULTURE FIELD INSPECTION

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Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland

Note:  Statewide travel is required (Department vehicle provided).

This position will serve as the manager for field, regulatory and emergency readiness and response regionally and of the Poultry and Swine Programs, which includes oversight of the National Poultry Improvement Program, Live Bird Markets, advisor for Notifiable Avian Influenza, and implementation of regulations, importation and disease management for Swine. As a field veterinarian, primarily serves to prevent introduction of infectious diseases among Maryland's agricultural poultry and livestock by enforcing animal health regulations, providing diagnostic and investigative services and by educating animal producers, exhibitors, and veterinarians on disease control.

Statewide Poultry Program Manager:  Serves as advisor to the Chief, Animal Health for matters pertaining to poultry health and regulatory programs in the State, particularly regarding Avian Influenza and other notable infectious or contagious diseases of concern.  Under the direction of the Assistant Chief, Field Service, coordinates MDA field and monetary assets in support of poultry health programs.  Represents the Agency to external groups and serves as an advisor to manage federal cooperative agreements.

Field Veterinarian:  Responsible for implementation of Animal Health regulatory, emergency, and other field services. Supervises field staff, provides justification for budgets and other assigned resources.  Provides oversight for the Swine program regarding implementation of federal and state regulations, importation, and disease management.  Duties are performed at auction markets, fairs & shows, other facilities or premises where animals are kept, sold, or moved.  Leads field activities including inspection and enforcement.

Relief Pathologist:  If contract of federal Pathologist/Poultry Specialist is not available, performs as Relief Pathologist.  Responsible for the delivery of full-service poultry diagnostics and delivery of partial service diagnostics for livestock.

Education:    A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or its equivalent.

Experience: Three years of general veterinary medicine experience, at least one year must have included field experience involving inspection, diagnosis or treatment of a variety of animal types.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctor of Philosophy degree or Doctor of Science degree in pathology or microbiology or Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or Veterinary Microbiologists for two years of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master of Science degree in pathology or microbiology for one year of the required general experience.

3. Total allowable substitution under notes# 1 and 2 is two years.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military  service experience as a commissioned officer in veterinary preventive medicine classification or veterinary preventive medicine specialty codes in the veterinary medical science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Type 1 or Type 2 USDA Accredited Veterinarian.

Avian veterinary experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact:  Mary Darling at 410-841-5847 or mary.darling@maryland.gov.

 The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway,  Annapolis, MD  21401. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.