Domestic Animal Health Inspector

Have you put in the time and training to become a qualified veterinary health professional and are ready to elevate your career to the next level? If so, we invite you to consider a position with the Department of Agriculture as a Domestic Animal Health Inspector. In this vital role, you will be an integral part of our team at Parx Racetrack, where you will help uphold the standards set by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, ensuring the health and welfare of all equine athletes. Collaborating with Commission and Federal veterinarians to enforce these essential regulations will be key to your success. Take the leap and apply today to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of horse racing.

As the Domestic Animal Health Inspector (DAHI), duties will involve collaborating with Commission and Federal veterinarians, as well as various stakeholders, to ensure compliance with Commission Rules and Regulations. Specific tasks will include gathering blood samples from horses for pre-race and post-race testing, while also handling the administrative duties necessary for submitting these samples to the laboratory, including their preparation for shipment. In the event of a domestic animal health crisis, you will play an essential role in assisting the Bureau of Animal Health by collecting diagnostic samples, performing inspections, and ensuring adherence to health standards aimed at controlling diseases in economically important domestic animals. This role requires efficient handling of animals, the use of physical and chemical restraints, the collection of tissue samples for laboratory testing, and the inspection of facilities to ensure compliance with cleanliness, quarantine, licensing, and disease control regulations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved Veterinary Medical Technology Training program and two (2) years of experience in the raising or handling of animals used for a variety of commercial purposes including food animals and farm animals; or
• A bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, or a closely related area with at least 16 credits in animal science; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• Possession of a valid class C driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.