CDA- Bureau of Animal Protection Program Manager; Veterinarian II

Benefits

• Strong, secure yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Medical and dental health plans ().
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month).
• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options.
• Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program.
• Employee Wellness program State of Health.
• Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more.

Biweekly: $4,096.62 – $5,341.85
Monthly: $8,876.00 – $11,574.00
Annually: $ – $

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Two (2) years of experience as a veterinarian. Experience must include:
  • Professional management of a regulatory program.
  • Supervision of professional‑level staff.
  • Leading animal welfare enforcement actions and the legal process.

• Relevant years of state service in an animal welfare field.
• Seven (7) years of professional management of a regulatory program.
• Four (4) years of supervision experience.
• Experience working with State or Federal Agriculture Offices.

• Must upload your veterinarian licensure – active with the State of Colorado with no restrictions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with the ability to independently travel.
• Circumstances may require the position to work outside of regular business hours. The position will travel throughout Colorado and occasionally out‑of‑state.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• This is a hybrid position that must work at least two (2) days per week in the Broomfield Office.

• Clear understanding and experience with animal welfare regulations.
• Knowledge of budget management.
• Ability to create strategic plans and goals.
• Clear understanding of legal processes in regard to animal welfare law enforcement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities.
• Work well under pressure.
• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
• A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
• Excellent negotiation and consensus‑building skills.
• Proactive approaches to problem‑solving and strong decision‑making capability.
• Highly resourceful team‑player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Major Objectives of the Position: This position is responsible for improving animal protection across Colorado. The position serves as the program manager for the BAP program, helping lead strategic development and implementation of the program, overseeing program operations, and working with diverse stakeholders to conduct outreach and education on animal health and welfare issues.

• Implement and update the BAP strategic plan.
• Conduct process improvement initiatives related to program operations and investigation.
• Develop program reports, including statistics on investigations.
• Coordinate with CDA officials and stakeholders to review and revise legislation related to the program.
• Implement rule making related to the commissioning and review of BAP agents.
• Manage expenditures to ensure the program remains on budget.
• Oversee the Dangerous Dog Registry and advise on the management of the database.
• Review and approve continuing education courses for BAP agents.
• Oversee the application process for new agents and provide recommendations for approval and the renewal of credentials for existing agents.
• Organize BAP…