What are the responsibilities and job description for the VETERINARIAN SPECIALIST (GENERAL) position at Department of Food & Agriculture?
- Coordinate with universities, industry stakeholders, other federal and State agencies, and the California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) Laboratory to develop and manage studies, projects, processes, and other activities that fulfill programmatic objectives
- Prepare questionnaires for industry related to programmatic objectives
- Advise on sampling, diagnostic, and analytical methodologies and as needed, collect biological samples related to study objectives, such as blood, feces, milk, feed and tissue samples, for diagnostic testing
- Coordinate with CAHFS, AUS staff, and other program collaborators to validate and analyze data, including interpretation of results of statistical testing and other analyses, as needed, to assess relationships among management practices, antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance, disease occurrence, and other risk factors
A complete list of duties can be found in the duty statement. Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Travel (including nights, weekends and holidays) for extensive periods may be required for meetings and events as well as during an emergency response (miscellaneous duties). During emergency response periods, duties may require working long shifts at hours other than the normal work hours.
A complete list of working conditions can be found in the duty statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- VETERINARIAN SPECIALIST (GENERAL)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- Possession of a valid license issued by the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) for the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. (Applicants who do not yet possess a valid California license but who are in the process of obtaining a license to practice Veterinary Medicine in California may be appointed but must secure the required license within 12 months of the date of appointment.)
- A valid driver’s license, subject to driving record approval
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
The Specialist will be responsible for overseeing studies of on-farm antibiotic use, husbandry, health outcomes, sustainability, and resistant pathogens. Some desirable skills include:
- Ability to think critically about the scientific process, research findings, and apply resources to support clinical practice
- Creativity and out-of-the box thinking
- Desire to engage with researchers, producers, and other agriculture-related areas
- Detail-oriented and able to work closely with the internal team as well as external stakeholders/collaborators
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Fernando Valenzuela
(916) 617-0090
fernando.valenzuela@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications:
Additional Information:
Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.- If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
- Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
- Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
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This position may require a medical clearance.
- Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
