Program Specialist - Animal Division

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through education and regulation."

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Program Specialist in the Division of Animal Industries.

Description: The Program Specialist will be a member of the Animal Industries team for the Idaho Department of Agriculture. This position will analyze data for accuracy and compliance, process application requests, and compile quarterly reports. This position will also provide training and technical support to other Animal Industries staff and complete special projects as needed to support the work of the Animal Health Bureau.

Examples of duties -

• Provide administrative oversight of the Raw Milk and Milk Component Programs
• Oversee the National Poultry Improvement Plan; assist with program certification, process movement documents and verify annual inspections
• Assist with disease surveillance activities and biosecurity outreach for the Avian/Poultry Programs
• Provide administrative oversight of the Egg program; monitor/maintain inspection lists & mill levy payments
• Provide organizational support of Foreign Animal Disease and Emergency Management activities; compile sample submission forms, package and ship samples, and distribute/track test results
• Provide administrative oversight of the Deleterious Exotic and Commercial Fish Programs

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

• Program or project planning and implementation. Typically gained through at least one year experience on a committee or with a group that involved program planning and implementation.
• Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures. Typically gained through six months experience writing or assisting in the review/auditing and developing of policies, procedures, field memorandums, directives or post orders.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions, please contact us at:

[email protected] or at (208) 332-8520

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

 Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

 Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

 *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

 EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

 Agency

State of Idaho

 Address

2270 Old Penitentiary

Boise, Idaho, 83707