CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4841236) Apply  CDA-Western Slope Field Veterinarian Salary $93,768.00 - $112,524.00 Annually Location Statewide, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number BAA-00222-02182025 Department Department of Agriculture Division Animal Industry Division Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 3/6/2025 4:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address This position is remote and will reside in the Western Slope of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. Department Contact Information P 303.869.9014 I C 720.653.4267 I F 303.466.2867 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021 nicholas.kaiser@state.co.us I www.colorado.gov/ag + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Who we are: Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billions of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry. Mission: The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment. Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect CDA Wildly Important Goals: To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:” + Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access + Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture + Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture + Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) . What you get from us: In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org) + Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/) + 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 + BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/multiproduct) state employee discount program + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-program) + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more! To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi . Description of Job Organizational Purpose The Animal Industry Division exists to detect, diagnose, control and prevent infectious and contagious diseases of livestock and other food animals, prevent and investigate cruelty, mistreatment and neglect of animals, regulate animal by-products to consumers and assist agricultural industries, local governments and the general public in the control of rodents and predators, assess and collect from alternative livestock producers or captive wildlife facilities a fee for licensing and maintain appropriate regulations for animal health and disease control, provide for traceability of livestock locations, livestock, and livestock movements, and license aquaculture facilities and liaison with Colorado Parks and Wildlife in its regulation Major Objectives of the Position This position will provide professional veterinary expertise in the field of disease diagnosis, epidemiology, and disease prevention which is necessary to prevent, control, or eradicate livestock diseases in a given area of the state. This field position is dedicated to the Western Slope of Colorado but will occasionally cover needs in other areas of the state. Position will investigate suspect and positive disease reports and communicate disease issues with livestock producers, veterinarians, livestock markets, and slaughter plants. Position works in a collaborative effort with division staff, USDA, and other state/federal agencies/entities to support foreign animal disease prevention, emerging disease identification, and emergency management activities. Position works to mitigate foreign animal disease, emerging diseases. And all hazard emergencies. Position will work with veterinarians, producers, and extension agents to educate these individuals on the implementation of animal identification systems. Position monitors compliance with livestock disease control rules and animal health standards. Position imposes quarantines on affected herds and specified disease control measures necessary to assure freedom from disease. Position visits and interviews all newly licensed practicing veterinarians on the Western Slope to provide orientation regarding animal disease control programs and Colorado livestock disease control laws and regulations. This position will also be involved in education and the transfer of animal health information to producers, veterinarians, Extension agents, and the public. Collaborates with private and university veterinary practitioners to plan and conduct meetings with ranchers and farmers on animal disease control issues. In addition, this position will support the Bureau of Animal Protection program by providing veterinary subject matter expertise. This position requires a driver’s license for the extensive travel demand throughout the Western Slope and occasionally to other areas of the State.Other duties may be assigned based on the Department's needs such as: providing support to PACFA and the DAW, and involvement with animal emergency incidents; This position travels as needed throughout the state for field investigations and assessments and outreach and education events. Primary Duties Disease Control and Education: Brief Duty Description: + Be available as a resource for veterinary practitioners and livestock owners to answer questions and provide access to resources and contacts for information about diseases, conditions and regulatory issues. + Investigates suspect and positive disease reports by communicating with the state veterinarian, USDA-APHIS federal animal health officials, slaughter plants, diagnostic laboratories, pathologists, epidemiologists, livestock market managers, practicing veterinarians, and livestock producers. + Investigation includes: + livestock market inspection, slaughter plant inspection, reading reports, + communicating with and conducting interviews with livestock producers involved, + reporting to epidemiologists, setting up additional surveillance testing, + collecting additional samples, performing necropsies, submitting samples and information to the diagnostic laboratories, + implementing quarantines on premises and individual animals, monitoring quarantine compliance of producers, + overseeing cleaning and disinfection of the premises, follow-up inspections, + recommending release of quarantine when appropriate, and evaluation of the entire epidemiological process. + Collects surveillance samples to monitor for the prevalence of certain state-federal program diseases such as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Scrapie, or other state program diseases such as bovine trichomoniasis and Brucella ovis as dictated by state and federal regulations. + As a field veterinarian travel is required. Area served is primarily on the Western Slope of Colorado from Wyoming to New Mexico along the Utah border. Will occasionally be required to cover field activities in other areas of the state, including attending meetings, conferences, and training in the main office in Broomfield or other remote locations. Some overnight travel may be required. Foreign and Reportable Animal Disease Investigations: Brief Duty Description: + Responds and investigates reports of potential Foreign Animal and reportable Diseases under the direction of the State Veterinarian and USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge + Follows protocols for sample collections and submission. Has a clear communication plan for possible quarantine, disease control, and biosecurity. + Travel to producers and livestock facilities. Animal Disease Traceability: Brief Duty Description: + Encourage and train veterinary practitioners, extension agents, and livestock producers to accurately maintain records in accordance with the Animal Disease Traceability program. + Encourage livestock markets to capture animal ID electronically and assist markets with data management and traceability efforts. + Disseminates pertinent information to livestock owners, market operators and private veterinarians to clarify state and federal regulations and to assist them in adopting electronic technology to accomplish this task. + Implement and train veterinarians to electronically capture animal ID information required for Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspections. + Monitor and enforce CVls on animals imported into Colorado while promoting the use of electronic CVls, including the VET-CVI, for animals exported from Colorado. + Travel to producers and livestock facilities Education and Outreach: Brief Duty Description: + Accept, listen and respond to informational calls, texts or emails from the public concerning disease, animal care and regulations. Educates and trains veterinary practitioners, extension agents, and livestock producers to increase their knowledge about + livestock disease control and eradication programs, techniques, and Animal Disease Traceability requirements / activities. This may be accomplished through on-site training, classroom training or training in a town hall meeting forum. Training may be accomplished one on one or in groups of two or more. + Position will require driving to farms, ranches, universities, laboratories or other venues for training purposes. + Visits and interviews all newly licensed practicing veterinarians in a given area to provide orientation regarding animal health, disease control programs, and Colorado’s livestock disease control laws and regulations. + Orientation procedures and information provided will depend on the qualifications and experience of the individual being trained. Regularly visits veterinary practitioners in a designated area of the state to discuss livestock disease programs, prevalence and unusual disease occurrences in that area. + Positions will develop their own training materials or may use previously developed training materials. + Travel to producers and livestock facilities Other duties as assigned: Brief Duty Description: + Rule enforcement: initial contact, education, and, if need be, disciplinary actions involving veterinarians, businesses, or individuals violating state or federal livestock rules and regulations. + Division of Animal Welfare: while unlikely, you may be required to respond in animal welfare cases as a subject matter expert or to assist in seizure and transportation of animals from an investigation. You may be required to assist law enforcement with initial investigations and may have to testify in court cases regarding civil or criminal charges involving the Division. + Committees: serve on committees within the Division and/or Department of Agriculture in forming policy, rule or requirement changes, etc. + Interagency assistance: serve as an animal health subject matter expert in multi-agency responses or investigations. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Must attach their Colorado Veterinarian license to the application in order to qualify This posting will be used to fill more than one vacancy. Salary Range: $3,606.46 - $4,327.85 Biweekly $93,768.00 - $112,524.00 Annually Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience: + A doctorate degree in veterinary medicine, a current veterinarian license, and current USDA Type II accreditation. + A current Active Veterinarian License in good standing must be included with application materials. Preferred Qualifications: + Three years’ experience mixed animal veterinarian practice. + Technical skills and previous experience in veterinary computer software programs and databases. + Fluency and/or high level of proficiency in a second language such as Spanish. + Knowledge and experience in varied practice sectors, including food animals, small ruminants, equine, companion animals, and knowledge of poultry and exotic animals such as psittacine birds, reptiles, fish and other domestic mammals. Conditions of Employment: + Must maintain a current Veterinarian License. + Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with the ability to independently travel + Ability to operate a vehicle with a trailer attachment. Required Competencies: + Ability to work with animal carcasses + Clear understanding of veterinary practice and disease control in livestock + Ability to work with Law Enforcement + Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills. + Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions. + Detail oriented. + Ability to write detail-oriented reports based on analysis. + Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state. + 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 with strong decision-making capability. + Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently. Important Information: Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. Please submit the following: + Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications + OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) . Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement. + DD214 (if applicable) + Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable) Factors that will be assessed: + Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement. + Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement. + Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered. All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. ADAAA Accommodations:Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. The Department of Agriculture is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Mary Hunt, atmary.hunt@state.co.usor call 303-869-9006. Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. E-Verify CDA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 This position requires a DVM or the equivalent degree from an accredited university. It also requires a license to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado and USDA Level II Accreditation, or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hiring. Do you meet these requirements? + Yes + No 02 How many years of experience do you have in the practice of veterinary medicine? Please describe the type(s) of practice in which you have been involved. Describe your veterinary experience with food animals, including small ruminants, and horses. How has your experience and background helped prepare you for a position in regulatory veterinary medicine? 03 Describe your experience working with livestock producers to implement herd management plans and testing protocols for disease control purposes. What is your background and experience in dealing with reportable diseases? 04 Discuss in detail your experience in livestock health and disease prevention. 05 Describe herd plans or other livestock health plans you have administered. Include training or specific tools you applied in actual animal health applications. 06 Are you a previous state of Colorado employee? + Yes + No 07 If yes to the previous question please provide your state employee ID# Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email