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Details

Posted: 07-Nov-23

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Type: Full Time

Salary: $90,000.30 Annually

Categories:

Government/Military

Occupation:

Veterinarian

Species:

Equine

Veterinary Specialty:

None

Application Deadline:

11/29/2023

Preferred Education:

Doctorate

We need you! Come join our team!

Now Hiring an Equine Program Veterinarian Manager

Apply at:  https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/815257/ 

Contact Information

Dr. William Fisch

(850) 410-0901

William.Fisch@FDACS.gov

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Coordinates program requirements with federal, state, and animal industry officials.
• Coordinates or conducts investigations and studies of unusual or serious naturally occurring disease outbreaks in equine within in the state.  This duty includes collecting epidemiological and demographical information, performing field necropsies, collecting specimens for laboratory examination and testing and making preliminary recommendations regarding the prevention, control and containment of disease conditions disclosed.  In cases where foreign animal diseases of equine are suspected, the incumbent will be immediately dispatched to investigate or assist in investigating the occurrence as a foreign animal disease investigation.
• Coordinates, designs, and maintains epidemiological information as it relates to such disease outbreak investigations and other animal health programs within the bureau.
• Coordinates the investigation and study of equine disease problems in the state.  This responsibility includes cooperative consultation with laboratory and field personnel, United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS), extension veterinarians and private equine veterinarian practitioners.
• Retrieves database-stored equine disease data and reviews such data from an epidemiological perspective; compiles this information into comprehensive written or oral narratives for informational purposes for reporting significant diseases that may impact the general public and equine industries in the state.
• Provides veterinary medical expertise and administrative leadership to the State Emergency Operations Center, ESF-17 staff during emergencies.
• Participates in planning, training, and staffing for exercises and/or real-time emergency operations. Performs related work as required.
• Interacts closely with information specialists of the department, key equine industry leaders and other interested parties to keep them informed about current and proposed equine-related policies, procedures, rules and regulations relative to disease prevention, control and eradication efforts conducted by the department.  Attends equine industry meetings to discuss and give presentations about various program activities for which the incumbent is responsible.
• Organizes and directs the work-related activities of the Equine Programs within the state, ensuring that each supervisee understands their duties and are properly trained for the delegated tasks.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ADA EMPLOYER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility for licensure as a veterinarian by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute 474 and three (3) years of professional experience as a veterinarian. 
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health or board certification in public health can substitute for one year of the required experience. 
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Incumbent must wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) when required.
• Occasional travel required.

  NOTES:

  Preference will be given to those with experience in the care and husbandry of domestic animals.

  Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.