Domestic Animal Health Inspector - Region 5

Full Job Description

Are you interested in making a difference in the future of animal disease control in Pennsylvania? The Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to work alongside state and federal veterinarians, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while investigating disease outbreaks. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in public service and experience the fulfillment that comes with contributing to the well-being of animals and communities. Apply now to be part of this impactful team!

Requirements

In this position, you will collaborate with state and federal veterinarians, health professionals, and various stakeholders to conduct epidemiological investigations aimed at assessing domestic animal exposure, identifying disease sources and risk factors, and evaluating the potential spread of diseases like rabies and avian influenza.

Your expertise in Pennsylvania's rabies law and the rabies virus will enable you to effectively communicate relevant laws and disease epidemiology to stakeholders and health professionals, while also conducting comprehensive rabies investigations.

The work you perform will ensure adherence to Bureau laws and regulations, help mitigate regulatory disease events, and support the implementation of domestic animal disease control programs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Home headquartered for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, or Somerset County
  • Reporting location: Region 5 Office, 3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602
• This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved Veterinary Medical Technology Training program and two (2) years of experience in the raising or handling of animals used for a variety of commercial purposes including food animals and farm animals; or
• A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, or a closely related area with at least 16 credits in animal science; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires current certification as a Poultry Technician or the ability to gain certification during the probationary period.

• This position is required to possess a valid class C driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.