The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Veterinary Program Specialist II (Poultry) to oversee poultry health programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and managing disease control efforts. The position requires significant travel, supervisory responsibilities, and experience in biosecurity principles within the poultry industry
Job Summary
This position provides regional oversight of state and federal poultry disease programs including the National Poultry Improvement Plan and Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program.
The role involves supervising 5-6 Veterinary Programs Specialists I while ensuring expertise is available for disease outbreak response and depopulation assistance.
Significant travel is expected with potential evening and weekend responsibilities to accommodate stakeholder needs in North Carolina.
Matching Summary
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Veterinary Program Specialist II (Poultry) to oversee poultry health programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and managing disease control efforts. The position requires significant travel, supervisory responsibilities, and experience in biosecurity principles within the poultry industry.
Salary
Recruitment Range: $43,738 - $62,624; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State Employee Benefits package available
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
National Poultry Improvement Plan facilitation
Biosecurity Compliance Audit Program expertise
Poultry industry structure knowledge
Conflict resolution skills
Emergency preparedness and response
Supervision of veterinary staff
Nice-to-have
Independent self-scheduling ability
Stakeholder accommodation flexibility
Natural disaster depopulation experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus two years farm animal industry experience
High school diploma plus six years farm animal industry experience
Seasonal influenza vaccination as Bona Fide Occupational Qualification