THE POSITION

　　Are you a USDA-accredited, licensed veterinarian with at least one year of practice experience? The Department of Agriculture, Regulations and Compliance Division is seeking candidates for a Veterinary Medical Field Officer position to administer the Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs. Become a valued member of the team by applying today!

　　The Veterinary Medical Field Officer Position is a challenging and exciting position that comes with a base salary that is negotiable up to $112,666.  The position is also eligible for a performance incentive of up to $5,000 yearly once in regular status and if the selected candidate is board certified there is an additional quarterly payment as part of the compensation package.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　In this role, you will administer Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services programs and legislatively mandated laws and regulations in the Region 5 area to provide animal disease surveillance and control. Supervising a team of Domestic Animal Health Inspectors, you will review investigation reports, provide consultation regarding assignments, regulations, and policies, and provide veterinary services relative to control of contagious or infectious diseases of domestic animals.

　　Additional details regarding the duties of this position may 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 30-minute lunch.This position is home headquartered in region 5 which consists of the following counties: Clearfield, Centre, Mifflin, Juniata, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, and Fulton. This position is designated as Shortage Region PA242 for the USDA Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program. Interested applicants are encouraged to find out more about this opportunity at PA242 | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (usda.gov).*Salary: *In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS*Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:*

　　One year of farm animal and/or poultry practice experience as a USDA accredited veterinarian.

　　*Special Requirement:*

　　Possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a state board of veterinary medical examiners.

　　*Other Requirements:*

　　PA residency requirement is currently *waived for this title.*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).```{=html}

　　```- 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. *

　　*Veterans: *

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pag s/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].* *

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　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

　　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.