<p>Position currently qualifies for a telework option 1 day a week. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.</p> <p>All veterinary services fall under the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Division. It has a very specific mission that focuses on providing animal disease programs designed to control, diagnose and eradicate diseases in livestock and poultry. Most of these animal disease control programs are cooperative efforts with the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services and animal industry groups. The Veterinary Division also administers the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act.</p> <p>The Veterinary Division is currently comprised of three sections:</p> <p>(1) Animal Health Programs (AHP)</p> <ul> <li>Poultry </li><li>Livestock </li></ul> <p>(2) Diagnostic Laboratories</p> <p>(3) Animal Welfare Programs</p> <p>This position is located in the Livestock/Farm ID section of the Veterinary Division and provides detailed and comprehensive information relating to disease control and or eradication programs, budget, personnel and property to the Director. Heavy telephone coverage is expected of this position, which includes calls from consumers with questions regarding Farm ID and the State requirements for testing of disease, permits and licenses. This position will monitor and track cooperative agreement funds for the section and enter data into various databases for permits/tags and traceability. This position maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment as well as annual inventory and makes purchases using the E-Procurement system. This position processes weekly itineraries, monthly travel logs and cost allocation for bills; composes and mails letters, various reports, as well as accomplishment reports; and is responsible for filing.</p> <p>Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.</p> <p>The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians.  The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.</p> <p> </p> <p>Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply.</p> <ul> <li>Proficient with Adobe, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and multi-line telephone systems. </li><li>Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an organized workflow and coordinating activities. </li><li>Ability to practice effective communication techniques both orally and in writing with the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.  </li><li>Ability to analyze and interpret policy, procedural guidelines, regulations and laws as they pertain to agriculture and to resolve problems and answer questions from the general public and industry stakeholders. </li><li>Familiarity and working knowledge of livestock husbandry, market channels and livestock diseases.  </li></ul> <p>You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.</p> <p>High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.</p> <p>  </p> <p>Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.</p> <p>  </p> <p> All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.  </p> <p> </p> <p> <em> Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. </em></p> <p>  </p> <p> Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.</p>