State of Hawai'i
VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER II - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 23-0495This vacancy is with the
Department of Agriculture , Animal Industry Division.Salary: $6,177 to $8,793 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 position is located in the Livestock Disease Control Branch, Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture, and is responsible for conducting medical, scientific, and 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;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.To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:State of Hawaii Veterinarian License:
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.Veterinary Experience:
Applicants must possess TWO (2) YEARS of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.Examples of qualifying professional veterinary experience are as follows:Detection, eradication, and control of animal diseases through diagnosis, treatment, quarantine, and established testing protocol.Inspection of meat and meat products intended for human consumption, including evaluation of disease problems and sanitation.Study of the preventive control of animal diseases transmissible from animals to humans.Postgraduate research work that has demonstrated the ability to perform independent research in the field of veterinary medicine.Veterinary quarantine work concerning rabies control.Substitutions Allowed: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.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.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license
at the time of appointment .Physical Ability:
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.Other Requirements: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 . To view the Requirements in their
entirety , please
CLICK HERE
.The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.CLICK HERE
for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
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Department of Agriculture , Animal Industry Division.Salary: $6,177 to $8,793 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 position is located in the Livestock Disease Control Branch, Animal Industry Division of the Department of Agriculture, and is responsible for conducting medical, scientific, and 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;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.To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:State of Hawaii Veterinarian License:
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.Veterinary Experience:
Applicants must possess TWO (2) YEARS of responsible professional veterinary medicine experience.Examples of qualifying professional veterinary experience are as follows:Detection, eradication, and control of animal diseases through diagnosis, treatment, quarantine, and established testing protocol.Inspection of meat and meat products intended for human consumption, including evaluation of disease problems and sanitation.Study of the preventive control of animal diseases transmissible from animals to humans.Postgraduate research work that has demonstrated the ability to perform independent research in the field of veterinary medicine.Veterinary quarantine work concerning rabies control.Substitutions Allowed: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.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.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license
at the time of appointment .Physical Ability:
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.Other Requirements: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 . To view the Requirements in their
entirety , please
CLICK HERE
.The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.CLICK HERE
for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
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