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VETERINARIAN ADVANCED, AGRICULTURE

Wildlife Veterinarian

Recruitment #26-003040-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis

Main Purpose of Job

Leads the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Project within the Wildlife & Heritage Service. Responds to morbidity and mortality events of all species of wildlife in Maryland. Responds to wildlife health-related events, conducts necropsy examinations, collects life history data and samples for analysis, and provides input and support for wildlife research projects undertaken by the unit. Provides support in acquiring and maintaining inventory of wildlife immobilization drugs used for research and wildlife response activities. Advises federal agency biologists on health and disease investigations for wild animals. Monitors health of selected species. Manages personnel, budgets, grants, and contracts. Represents the department on national, state, local, university and private organizations through teams, committees and working groups. Develops outreach and training materials to inform management, biologists, veterinarians, and the public. Coordinates One Health veterinary efforts with MD Departments of Health and Agriculture. Provides guidance to agency biologists and provides field assistance concerning Chronic Wasting Disease, Hemorrhagic Disease, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and all other wildlife diseases in Maryland. Assists with fishery, hatchery, and marine mammal health and disease issues on an as-needed basis.

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service (WHS) is currently accepting applications for a Veterinarian Advanced, Agriculture. This position will serve as the wildlife and fisheries veterinarian for the Department of Natural Resources, with an emphasis on wildlife. The person hired for this position will oversee the Wildlife and Fish Health Project and will provide direct guidance to agency biologists and provide field assistance in all matters concerning wildlife and fish health. Areas of concern currently include, but are not limited to, Chronic Wasting Disease and Hemorrhagic Disease in deer, mange in black bears, several furbearer-related health studies, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Maryland’s waterfowl. The incumbent will also assist with fishery, hatchery, and marine mammal health and disease issues on an as-needed basis, including the writing and certification of veterinary feed directives for the state hatchery system.

As part of their daily duties, the veterinarian will respond to mortality events of all species of wildlife and fish in Maryland and will develop and implement disease surveillance management plans accordingly. They will conduct necropsy examinations, collect life history data and samples for analysis, conduct research, and provide input and support for other wildlife research projects undertaken by the agency. The veterinarian will also provide the support and credentials for acquiring and maintaining the wildlife immobilization drugs that are commonly used for research and wildlife emergency response activities in the state. They will also provide training and expertise on the use of these drugs and the safe and ethical treatment of immobilized wildlife. As needed, they will manage budgets, grants, and contracts, and will develop outreach and training materials to inform management, biologists, other veterinarians, and the public about wildlife and fish health.

The wildlife and fisheries veterinarian will also be DNR’s representative, along with Maryland Department of Agriculture and Department of Health, on One Health initiatives. The veterinarian will also represent the department through various other national, state, local, university and private working groups involved with wildlife and human health, and they will collaborate with federal agency biologists on health and disease issues.

 This is a unique opportunity to join and lead a team of wildlife professionals dedicated to public service and conserving Maryland’s natural resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or a Veterinary Medical Doctor’s degree from a college or university accredited or recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association or its equivalent.

Experience: Four years of full-time postdoctoral experience in Veterinary Medicine, three years must have been in a

Veterinary diagnostic laboratory specialty area or equivalent.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctor of Philosophy degree or Doctor of Science degree in veterinary pathology or microbiology or Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or Veterinary Microbiologists for three years of the required specialized experience.

2. Candidates may substitute board certification in American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine, Bovine, Food Animal, Dairy, Swine, Avian), American College of Internal Medicine (large animal), American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and American College of Poultry Veterinarians for three years of the required specialized experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master of Science degree in veterinary pathology, microbiology, or animal science, or a Master of Public Health for two years of the required specialized experience.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a PhD in Public Health for three years of the required specialized experience.

5. Total allowable substitution under notes #1, 2, 3 and 4 are three years.

6. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in veterinary preventive medicine classification or veterinary preventive medicine specialty codes in the veterinary medical science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in a wildlife & fisheries science or natural resources related field of study.
  • Three years of experience as a practicing wildlife veterinarian in a wildlife or natural resource management agency.
  • Three years of experience conducting or overseeing wildlife research projects.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  1. A license to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland or another state at the time of application.
  2. The applicant must be willing to obtain a federal Drug Enforcement Agency Controlled Substance Registration Certificate and a state Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Certificate in order to acquire and use common wildlife immobilization drugs.
  3. A motor vehicle operator’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov. 

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


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