Chief Veterinary Officer - Public Service Manager II

Title: Chief Veterinary Officer/Public Service Manager II

Location:

Augusta, Maine

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R25-00101

Job Description:

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Department

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry

Salary

$37.45 - $52.92 Hourly

Grade Profile

Hours Per Week

40

CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER/PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER II

Class Code: MA32

Grade: 32 (Confidential)

Salary: $77,896.00 - $110, 073.60 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position serves as the chief veterinarian in the state with the role of protecting animal health and human public health, primarily through the prevention of the spread of animal diseases and those contagious to humans (zoonotic diseases). They oversee and direct several dynamic poultry, livestock, and animal disease management programs, emphasizing agricultural sector impact. This is accomplished through the supervision of dedicated program field staff, developing disease management programs, providing technical advice to other programs, effective public outreach, conducting investigations of incidents of reportable diseases, working with other states and federal stakeholders to plan for and respond to issues impacting animal health, and developing and updating laws and regulations. The position can involve a hybrid work schedule (office/remote).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in Veterinary Medicine, a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the US, and at least three (3) years of professional veterinary experience focusing on large, mixed, or food animal practice.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be a licensed Maine veterinarian within 6 months of employment.*

• Please provide acknowledgement that you have the required licensing when completing the application.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Knowledge of current diagnostics and treatment techniques and practices
• Knowledge of proper animal husbandry procedures for all domestic and aquatic species
• Knowledge of avian and livestock diseases and their current treatment and control methods
• Experience in interpreting and/or knowledge of animal and public health laws and regulations
• Knowledge of state and federal agencies involved in animal health emergencies
• Supervisory and project management experience, including field-based response activities to disease outbreaks or other emergent issues of concern
• Knowledge of budgeting, contract administration, and personnel regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the development of accurate records and reports, and effective planning documents
• Experience with public speaking, including legislative and/or legal testimony
• Ability to develop partnerships and work effectively with a diverse community of stakeholders

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) days of personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 18.91% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.