State of Maine Veterinarian (Public Service Manager II) - Augusta - 0658
Core
State's Chief Veterinarian safeguarding animal health and protecting public health through prevention and control of animal diseases, including zoonotic diseases.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian (public health & disease management)
Builds
Disease prevention and response strategies for poultry, livestock, and animal health programs
Domain
Agriculture + Veterinary Public Health
Required skills
Veterinary medicine and surgery, large/mixed/food animal practice, animal disease diagnostics and treatment, animal husbandry, public health law interpretation, stakeholder engagement, field-based response to disease outbreaks, budgeting and contract administration
Preferred skills
Avian and livestock disease knowledge, legislative testimony experience, partnership development
Technologies
USDA Category II accreditation
Responsibilities
Supervising and mentoring field staff, developing disease prevention strategies, conducting investigations of reportable diseases, collaborating with state and federal partners, contributing to law and regulation development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership