Veterinary Medical Officer Ii - Kaunakakai, Molokai

Recruitment Number 26-0328

This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity
, Animal Industry Division.

Salary: $6,728 to 9,576 per month (SR 26, Step D to M)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is located in the Livestock Disease Control Branch, Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture, and is responsible for conducting medical, scientific, regulatory activities in the detection, control, and/or eradication of animal diseases, including executing USDA-Hawaii Department of Agriculture Cooperative Agreement Work Plans.

Duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling and conducting veterinary field work in connection with State and cooperative State-Federal-Industry animal disease control and eradication programs; responding to calls from practicing veterinarians, livestock and poultry producers for assistance in investigating disease outbreaks; enforcement of regulations, including those governing interstate and inter-island movement of animals; implementation of emergency disease control plans and other program activities;

and performing other related duties as assigned.

This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Applicants must possess either: 1) a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii; or 2) a valid temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii, provided that a permanent license is obtained within the six month probationary period.

Note:

Applicants who do not currently possess a permanent license or temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Hawaii may also apply. If you are selected for a position, the temporary permit must be obtained before starting employment, and a permanent license must be obtained within the six month probationary period.

Information about professional licensure requirements may be obtained by contacting the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Board of Veterinary Examiners at  or by visiting their website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicants must possess TWO (2) YEARS of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.

• A. Detection, eradication and control of animal diseases through diagnosis, treatment, quarantine and established testing protocol.
• B. Inspection of meat and meat products intended for human consumption. Also includes evaluation of disease problems and sanitation.
• C. Study of the preventive control of animal diseases transmissible from animals to humans.
• D. Post graduate research work that has demonstrated the ability to perform independent research in the field of veterinary medicine.
• E. Veterinary quarantine work concerning rabies control.

• A. A master's degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one year of Veterinary Experience.
• B. A Ph.D. degree in a pertinent veterinary field from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for two years of Veterinary Experience.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and objects weighing over 40 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must pass annual Medical Evaluation to use a respirator as required by the Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Must be able to wear safety shoes as required and other required personal protection equipment as necessary.
• This position requires inter-island and out-of-state travel; and may be required to work overtime, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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