CHIEF VETERINARIAN Print ( Apply  CHIEF VETERINARIAN Salary $153,921.84 - $231,213.84 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number PH5734B Department PUBLIC HEALTH Opening Date 07/15/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5734B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DATE OF FILING: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Supervises the investigation, diagnosis, control, prevention and eradication of animal infectious diseases (zoonoses) and animal bite reporting in the Department of Public Health. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to the Director, Disease Control Programs and have responsibility for supervising the Veterinary Public Health Program. Incumbents must exercise a knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine including preventive veterinary medicine; clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory aspects of animal infectious disease, and the methods used in the prevention and control of such diseases; principles and practices of epidemiology, public health administration and agencies and organizations involved and community resources available for public health programs; and various Federal, state, local and education organizations concerned with veterinary public health and veterinary medicine. Essential Job Functions Provides overall direction and management oversight for the Veterinary Public Health Program: Supervises veterinary, administrative, and technical staff, as well as select trainees (e.g. Cal EIS Fellow, CDC PH Associate, veterinary students); plans, coordinates and evaluates their work. Ensures program compliance with county and departmental administrative policies and procedures, by providing general oversight and the development of supporting program policies and procedures. Interprets and enforces established department policies, procedures, state laws, local ordinances and regulations related to the control and prevention of animal diseases, zoonoses and animal bite reporting. Directs program response to animal disease outbreaks, emerging threats and other public health emergencies. Supports the department on human outbreaks as needed. Sets goals and objectives for improvement of program activities using a collaborative process; delegates assignments to designated personnel and reviews progress toward achievement of the objectives. Develops and revises protocols, guidelines and program priorities to reflect evidenced based practice, program evaluation and emerging needs. Recommends revised or new laws, rules, regulations, procedures and programs related to veterinary public health. Provides general oversight and direction regarding program budget, personnel, and other areas that are essential for effective program management. Serves as main program contact for the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, and media questions. Provides information on animal health issues to departments within Los Angeles County, citizens, health professionals and outside agencies. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years of veterinary medical experience; two (2) years of which must have been in the appropriate specialty as listed below: For Veterinary Public Health: Two years (2) of experience in veterinary public health work-AND-a graduate degree* from an accredited school of public health** which substitutes for the two (2) years of non-specialized experience or a Master's degree* in Preventive Veterinary Medicine. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED: California State License to practice veterinary medicine. The required license and certificationMUSTbe current/active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Applicants must ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to withinfifteen (15) calendar daysof filing or your application may be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Master's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution***, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded , to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( (NACES) orThe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information). Official Transcriptsis defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. **Accredited schools of public health can be verified by visiting: ***Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be awarded to candidates that possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience supervising veterinary staff. Experience in designing and leading public health projects related to the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases and/or other infectious diseases. Experience working in a large public health organization on evidence based programs and policy development that protect humans and animals from the transmission of infectious diseases. Experience in writing or reviewing public health related publications, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, or research protocols. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet theMinimum Requirementsand achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of education and experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filedONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOTbe accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent t o within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website ( , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements as listed on this job bulletin. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note thatALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONor RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification(s) and/or Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as"SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION"will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone : (323) Department Contact E-mail: California Relay Services Phone: (800) ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) Teletype Phone: (800) Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. Your Responsibilities: pleting Your Application: a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. 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Veteran's Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit. A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran's credit. More information available at: Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: E_Resource_Guide.pdf ( Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. 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CHIEF VETERINARIAN