Veterinary Medical Officer (Horse Protection)

1860 Alexander Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

Full-time

Posted on January 10, 2024

Contract overview

This is a placement contract between you and the employer. If the employer hires a candidate you submit, you'll be paid the contract amount.

The payments begin when the candidate starts and are disbursed over time. The contract terms are:

Market price: $4,600 USDEst.

Payment schedule: Paid monthly over 11 months

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Detects sore horses and notifies show management of all non-compliant horses at inspections regulated by the Horse Protection Act (HPA).
Completely and accurately documents cases of severe instances of non-compliance.
Communicates with officials of horse shows, exhibitions, etc. to ensure they understand laws and regulations, and the responsibilities of the designated inspection veterinary medical officer and team.
Advises management of all areas of the inspection (adequate facilities, crowd control, handling of horses, etc.).
Trains regulated entities in the interpretation of the HPA and regulations in different venues nationwide.
Evaluates the Horse Protection programs to determine their effectiveness, and advises management to correct persistent problem areas.
Provides direction to a team of USDA employees which may include APHIS officials and third-party contractors at all inspections.
Provides on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment: You must be a US Citizen or US National. Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/. Successful completion of one-year trial period. Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam. Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.

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Qualifications

Basic Requirement: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA website has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. AVMA website: https://www.avma.org

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Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any specialized experience and/or selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, your application is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

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