Employment Type : Full-Time
TAHC - Region Director (Veterinarian) - Laredo Region (00019229)Organization: TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION Primary Location: Texas-Laredo Work Locations: Region 8 - Laredo 500 East Mann Road Suite B7 Laredo 78041 Job: Management Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 1622 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 28 Salary (Pay Basis): 6,999.25 - 9,418.50 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Dec 2, 2021, 8:30:49 AM Closing Date: Ongoing Description Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 68T – Animal Care Specialist, 00B – General Officer, 641X – LDO Administration, 01 – General Command and Staff, 800. – General Officer, 90G0 – General Officer or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf General Description: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: IMPORTANT: The TAHC is an emergency response agency. The Region Director position plays a key role in the agency’s emergency management activities. As a first responder, this position is subject to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments away from the regular designated headquarters for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and overtime; and, may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description. Other: Note: Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursed at current allowance rate. How to Apply: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process. The Texas Animal Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources Department (512) 719-0700. For a telecommunications relay service for the hearing impaired, please dial 711. At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.
Position Title: Region Director (Veterinarian) – Laredo Region
State Classification/Title/Salary Group: 1622 / Director III / B28
Position Location: Laredo Region Office, 500 E. Mann Road, Suite B7, Laredo, Texas
Plans, organizes, directs, and administers all animal health programs within the Laredo Region Office, located in the city of Laredo, covering Terrell, Val Verde, Kinney, Maverick, Dimmit, Webb, Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron Counties.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to plan and direct all aspects of LR Region programs and administrative activities. Ability to train and supervise a field veterinarian. Ability to work in all types of environmental conditions. Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures related to the agency’s regulatory activities. Knowledge of livestock industries in Texas helpful. Skilled in the use of a computer. Must have effective oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain productive and professional working relationships with staff, associates, and the public; and, strong organizational, leadership, and planning skills. Ability to travel and to adjust work hours and work schedule to meet workload priorities.
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record.
Applicants may be subject to a driving record and criminal background check.
Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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