Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
• Plan, organize and coordinate animal health management activities, such as:
• Diagnosing livestock and poultry diseases
• Performing tests, necropsies and collect samples from animals and the environment
• Interpreting laboratory test results
• Complete comprehensive reports on diagnosis
• Reviewing completed cases for appropriate action
• Investigating the epidemiology of livestock and poultry disease outbreaks
• Preventing, controlling, monitoring and eradicating livestock and poultry diseases
• Euthanizing and disposing of livestock and poultry carcasses
• Planning and implementing appropriate biosecurity measures
• Maintain a broad knowledge of livestock and poultry disease and movement patterns in California
• Health requirements for livestock and poultry imported into California
• Maintain a working knowledge of the AHB Field Manual
• Review and apply the appropriate laws, regulations and policies of CDFA, as well as various local, State, and Federal government agencies in all aspects of assigned duties
• Enforce laws, regulations, and policies of CDFA
• Lead other Veterinarians, Livestock Inspectors and office personnel when appropriate
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, review and evaluate the effectiveness of AHB procedures and when appropriate, develop and recommend alternative practices and procedures
• Participate in strategic planning for AHB , AHFSS and CDFA
• Act as district specialist for one or more livestock diseases or problem areas
• Represent AHB and the Veterinarian in Charge at professional and industry meetings
• Plan, organize and coordinate animal health emergency management activities, such as:
• Responding to animal health issues during disasters and emergencies
• Organizing resources and coordinating actions during local and state-wide disasters or emergencies
• Maintain a broad knowledge of emergency management issues in California
• Exotic livestock and poultry diseases that are a threat to California
• Participate in planning activities and exercises to prepare for animal health emergencies
• Plan, organize and coordinate food safety activities, such as:
• Planning and participating in field studies, research and educational programs to enhance knowledge of animal production food safety issues
• Coordinating resources, providing expertise and establishing working relationships with organizations and groups working on these issues
• Field investigations that assist in evaluating human illness due to physical, chemical and microbiological hazards associated with livestock or poultry
• Responding to animal production food safety emergencies
• Communicate frequently and regularly with supervisor and associates
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
The duties of this position are performed indoors and outdoors. The incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high levels of noise, heavy machinery, various odors, dust and mud, as well as hazardous driving conditions.
Indoor activities may include:
• Working in livestock facilities at various locations including salesyards and milking parlors
• Operating a computer with various software programs, including e-mail and word processing
• Entering data in a computer database
• Operating a telephone, fax, calculator and copier
• Operating various filing drawers and bins
• Processing paperwork and samples
Outdoor activities may include:
• Inspecting livestock at farms, ranches, and salesyards or other livestock facilities
• Taking samples from livestock at farms, ranches, salesyards or other livestock facilities
• Frequent travel by vehicle or other modes of transportation to various locations in the district
• Occasional travel to other areas of the State for assignments, exercises or meetings
The incumbent may encounter:
• Confrontational, unfriendly, or irate people
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors
• Slaughter establishments and rendering plants
• Heavy machinery
• Other potentially hazardous contacts
