Program Administrator 1 (Livestock Regulatory)

Who We Are Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do. Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy! The Division of Animal Health is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of the state's livestock and poultry industries. Its primary duties include testing and inspecting agricultural animals, issuing state licenses, enforcing disease traceability standards, and overseeing commercial dog breeding and livestock exhibitions. Additionally, the division works to prevent and control livestock disease outbreaks by offering full veterinary diagnostic laboratory services and coordinating rapid responses to foreign animal disease threats. What You'll Do No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. This position is responsible for: For the Division of Animal Health, plans, directs coordinates all activities of assigned regulatory programs, specifically Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 943 Livestock Dealer Law, (ORC) 953 Rendering Law, (ORC) 942 Swine Garbage Law, (ORC) 947 Livestock Branding, (ORC) 904 Livestock Care Standards; and applicable sections of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) oversees coordinates annual renewal permitting of licenses related to regulatory programs Develops, implements, coordinates evaluates policies procedures to effectively carryout licensing requirements and coordinates changes with division leadership Serves as division designee in administering implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ODA and USDA, Packers Stockyards Administration [MOU consists of directing, coordinating enhancing cooperation between Federal and State entities to carry respective areas of responsibilities relative to livestock, poultry, meat packing and meat marketing activities] Serves as division primary contact relative to consumer complaints assigns to field staff for investigation resolution Provides technical advice and guidance to field staff pertaining to uniform interpretation application of the Livestock Care Standards ORC OAC Provides technical advice and guidance for uniform interpretation application of state and federal regulations Implements administers policies procedures of the above assigned regulatory programs serves as liaison with public officials general public Resolves sensitive problems concerning relationship with industry, federal other state agencies general public Maintains working knowledge of state and federal regulations that impact animal agricultural industry sector Facilitates answers to industry appeals of noncompliance matters Provides training, under the direction of the Animal Health Administration, to program staff and members of industry on changes to inspection procedures Acts as liaison between program field staff central office staff to implement policy decisions, changes, /or updates Proposes, drafts and reviews regulations to correct or clarify existing legislation Reviews for compliance quarterly reports, scale tests, inspection reports, tagging agreements audits of livestock dealers, auction markets, concentration yards slaughtering establishments Oversees office functions of tag distribution and record keeping Recommends license suspensions and revocations Prepares correspondence and assists in writing Notice of Violations, Enforcement Actions, Consent Decrees, Settlement Agreements, Commuter Agreements, Suspensions/Revocations and Director’s Orders as it relates to regulatory licensing programs Collaborates with other divisions (e.g., Legal, Enforcement, Communications, Meat Inspection, Dairy, Large Livestock, Weights Measures, Plant Health) to ensure effective communication accurate information is disseminated between agency public interest groups Responds to requests from ODA Communications section to media outlets Responds to requests from ODA Legal section relative to requests under Ohio’s Public Records Law Acts as Logistics Section Chief (ICS trained) in a statewide animal disease incidence and/or depopulation event Monitors and reviews veterinary administrators and animal health inspector’s activity performance relative to assigned licensing and inspection programs Monitors, forecasts funds accounts for division field staff equipment supplies (e.g., livestock trailer, corral gates, restraining chute, supply disinfection sprayer trailers) Operates personal computer related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to maintain /or modify tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets databases) Verifies data ensures data integrity reliability for reporting purposes Travels to attend meetings, trainings and other events regarding regulatory programs as required Performs other duties as assigned Additional Information We Support Diversity and Inclusion ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. This position is overtime exempt. If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter. For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact: RYAN GUNTER RYAN.GUNTER@AGRI.OHIO.GOV The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). The candidate tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly used controlled drugs will not be hired.