ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANIMAL HEALTH
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Director, Division of Animal Health, Department of Agriculture, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the animal health, emergency, and welfare programs in compliance with statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines; manages and supervises personnel and coordinates the livestock disease control and eradication programs; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Plans, organizes, and coordinates disease control, humane investigations, and emergency response in areas throughout the state to achieve uniformity and conformity in the application of existing laws, rules, guidance, manuals, and other requirements.
Directs and evaluates progress in the various state areas regarding livestock disease including but not limited to influenza, tuberculosis, brucellosis, encephalitis, pseudo-rabies, equine infectious anemia, and other endemic/emerging/foreign animal diseases; develops new control procedures as required.
Plans, organizes, and conducts periodic meetings of disease control personnel /certified livestock inspectors (CLIs) to discuss and evaluate conditions and problems in various areas, to ensure uniformity and compliance, and to provide current new diagnostic methods, control procedures, welfare standards, and other information.
Plans, organizes, and assigns areas of coverage and responsibility for disease control personnel/CLIs.
Reviews and evaluates disease control personnel/CLIs; periodically accompanies subordinate staff to observe their performance.
Evaluates the latest technical information regarding disease control, and animal welfare, and distributes information to disease control personnel/CLIs.
Maintains liaison with federal veterinarians assigned to New Jersey to ensure uniformity and compliance with both New Jersey and federal laws and regulations and to prevent duplication of effort.
Acts for the Director in his/her absence on animal health matters.
Provides consultation and expertise to disease control veterinarians, professionals, and others involved or interested groups regarding disease control problems and requirements.
Recommends and drafts new or revised disease control and humane rules, regulations, and/or procedures.
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding disease control problems and activities.
Participates in hearings, conferences, and meetings with livestock disease control officials and livestock producers.
Determines and recommends disease control/humane/emergency response fiscal needs.
Writes articles for publication in scientific journals and addresses professional and non-professional groups to inform the general public and Interested groups of the problems and policies involved in New Jersey state disease control, emergency response, and humane standards.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
Prepares correspondence, technical reports, justifications etc.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or completion of the training program administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the (AVMA), or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or achievement of diplomat status in any (AVMA) specialty board.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of professional experience in livestock and poultry disease control or equivalent regulatory service, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility.
LICENSE:
Appointees must possess a passing grade, as determined by the test sponsor, on the National Board Exam and the Clinical Competency test or equivalent test, or passage of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or achievement of diplomat status in any (AVMA) specialty board. The Appointing Authority is responsible for verification.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures used to conduct veterinary inspections.
Knowledge of the corrective measures taken when contagious diseases and animal welfare issues are found.
Knowledge of the symptoms of contagious diseases of livestock and poultry.
Knowledge of animal welfare standards.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine including general and special pathology, histopathology, bacteriology, parasitology, epidemiology, zoonosis, animal and poultry nutrition and deficiency diseases, physiology, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, embryology, histology, anatomy, differential diagnosis and medicine (symptoms of contagious, infectious and metabolic diseases and physical conditions such as frostbite, bums, etc.), surgery, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, obstetrics, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other general veterinary knowledge.
Knowledge of the procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret animal disease data.
Ability to implement appropriate work programs, schedules, and procedures for the Division.
Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their work performance.
Ability to identify, evaluate and correct deficiencies in the Livestock Disease Control program.
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
Ability to compile, prepare, and present convincing legal evidence in cases of alleged violation of state and/or federal law.
Ability to act as a witness in court and provide testimony under oath as a witness for the state.
Ability to provide data concerning the programs' fiscal needs to include in the Division's annual budget.
Ability to develop and provide recommendations for Division policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to review and evaluate reports submitted by staff and others.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms or communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
JobUnder the direction of the Director, Division of Animal Health, Department of Agriculture, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the animal health, emergency, and welfare programs in compliance with statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines; manages and supervises personnel and coordinates the livestock disease control and eradication programs; does other related duties as required.
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Directs and evaluates progress in the various state areas regarding livestock disease including but not limited to influenza, tuberculosis, brucellosis, encephalitis, pseudo-rabies, equine infectious anemia, and other endemic/emerging/foreign animal diseases; develops new control procedures as required.
Plans, organizes, and conducts periodic meetings of disease control personnel /certified livestock inspectors (CLIs) to discuss and evaluate conditions and problems in various areas, to ensure uniformity and compliance, and to provide current new diagnostic methods, control procedures, welfare standards, and other information.
Plans, organizes, and assigns areas of coverage and responsibility for disease control personnel/CLIs.
Reviews and evaluates disease control personnel/CLIs; periodically accompanies subordinate staff to observe their performance.
Evaluates the latest technical information regarding disease control, and animal welfare, and distributes information to disease control personnel/CLIs.
Maintains liaison with federal veterinarians assigned to New Jersey to ensure uniformity and compliance with both New Jersey and federal laws and regulations and to prevent duplication of effort.
Acts for the Director in his/her absence on animal health matters.
Provides consultation and expertise to disease control veterinarians, professionals, and others involved or interested groups regarding disease control problems and requirements.
Recommends and drafts new or revised disease control and humane rules, regulations, and/or procedures.
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding disease control problems and activities.
Participates in hearings, conferences, and meetings with livestock disease control officials and livestock producers.
Determines and recommends disease control/humane/emergency response fiscal needs.
Writes articles for publication in scientific journals and addresses professional and non-professional groups to inform the general public and Interested groups of the problems and policies involved in New Jersey state disease control, emergency response, and humane standards.
Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
Prepares correspondence, technical reports, justifications etc.
Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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Knowledge of the corrective measures taken when contagious diseases and animal welfare issues are found.
Knowledge of the symptoms of contagious diseases of livestock and poultry.
Knowledge of animal welfare standards.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine including general and special pathology, histopathology, bacteriology, parasitology, epidemiology, zoonosis, animal and poultry nutrition and deficiency diseases, physiology, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, embryology, histology, anatomy, differential diagnosis and medicine (symptoms of contagious, infectious and metabolic diseases and physical conditions such as frostbite, bums, etc.), surgery, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, obstetrics, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other general veterinary knowledge.
Knowledge of the procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret animal disease data.
Ability to implement appropriate work programs, schedules, and procedures for the Division.
Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their work performance.
Ability to identify, evaluate and correct deficiencies in the Livestock Disease Control program.
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
Ability to compile, prepare, and present convincing legal evidence in cases of alleged violation of state and/or federal law.
Ability to act as a witness in court and provide testimony under oath as a witness for the state.
Ability to provide data concerning the programs' fiscal needs to include in the Division's annual budget.
Ability to develop and provide recommendations for Division policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to review and evaluate reports submitted by staff and others.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms or communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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Directs and evaluates progress in the various state areas regarding livestock disease including but not limited to influenza, tuberculosis, brucellosis, encephalitis, pseudo-rabies, equine infectious anemia, and other endemic/emerging/foreign animal diseases; develops new control procedures as required. Plans, organizes, and conducts periodic meetings of disease control personnel /certified livestock inspectors (CLIs) to discuss and evaluate conditions and problems in various areas, to ensure uniformity and compliance, and to provide current new diagnostic methods, control procedures, welfare standards, and other information. Plans, organizes, and assigns areas of coverage and responsibility for disease control personnel/CLIs. Reviews and evaluates disease control personnel/CLIs; periodically accompanies subordinate staff to observe their performance. Evaluates the latest technical information regarding disease control, and animal welfare, and distributes information to disease control personnel/CLIs. Maintains liaison with federal veterinarians assigned to New Jersey to ensure uniformity and compliance with both New Jersey and federal laws and regulations and to prevent duplication of effort. Acts for the Director in his/her absence on animal health matters. Provides consultation and expertise to disease control veterinarians, professionals, and others involved or interested groups regarding disease control problems and requirements. Recommends and drafts new or revised disease control and humane rules, regulations, and/or procedures. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding disease control problems and activities. Participates in hearings, conferences, and meetings with livestock disease control officials and livestock producers. Determines and recommends disease control/humane/emergency response fiscal needs. Writes articles for publication in scientific journals and addresses professional and non-professional groups to inform the general public and Interested groups of the problems and policies involved in New Jersey state disease control, emergency response, and humane standards. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, justifications etc. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or completion of the training program administered by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the (AVMA), or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or achievement of diplomat status in any (AVMA) specialty board. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience in livestock and poultry disease control or equivalent regulatory service, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility. LICENSE: Appointees must possess a passing grade, as determined by the test sponsor, on the National Board Exam and the Clinical Competency test or equivalent test, or passage of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or achievement of diplomat status in any (AVMA) specialty board. The Appointing Authority is responsible for verification. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the procedures used to conduct veterinary inspections. Knowledge of the corrective measures taken when contagious diseases and animal welfare issues are found. Knowledge of the symptoms of contagious diseases of livestock and poultry. Knowledge of animal welfare standards. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine including general and special pathology, histopathology, bacteriology, parasitology, epidemiology, zoonosis, animal and poultry nutrition and deficiency diseases, physiology, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, embryology, histology, anatomy, differential diagnosis and medicine (symptoms of contagious, infectious and metabolic diseases and physical conditions such as frostbite, bums, etc.), surgery, pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, obstetrics, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other general veterinary knowledge. Knowledge of the procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret animal disease data. Ability to implement appropriate work programs, schedules, and procedures for the Division. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise their work performance. Ability to identify, evaluate and correct deficiencies in the Livestock Disease Control program. Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program. Ability to compile, prepare, and present convincing legal evidence in cases of alleged violation of state and/or federal law. Ability to act as a witness in court and provide testimony under oath as a witness for the state. Ability to provide data concerning the programs' fiscal needs to include in the Division's annual budget. Ability to develop and provide recommendations for Division policies, procedures, and standards. Ability to review and evaluate reports submitted by staff and others. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms or communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00896 S C NL 32 N/A &32 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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