Starting annual salary between $45,088 and $54,288. Pay Schedule and Range (15-03). This position is represented by the Wisconsin Science Professional (WSP) bargaining unit. A 6-month probationary period will be required upon appointment.
This is a re-announcement for the position that was originally posted with a deadline of February 16, 2009
At the Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection our mission and vision is to make Wisconsin a world leader in agriculture, food safety, and consumer protection. At our headquarters, perched on the Southeast side of Madison overlooking the city, employees enjoy plentiful, low-cost parking, and easy access to major highways.
Job Duties:
This professional position provides primary leadership for programs including regulation of the manufacture and distribution of animal feeds, and coordination of the department’s multi-divisional toxic response team.This position serves as the state expert in these program areas.This position coordinates the feed program with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Major responsibilities include; administration of the feed regulatory program, licensing of feed businesses, review of feed labels for compliance with both state and federal laws (medicated feeds), review and disposition of facility inspections and analytical results of feed product samples; review and disposition of compliance inspections under both state and federal law; coordination of investigation and disposition of incidents involving loss of livestock due to toxic substance exposure; and provision of training and information to regulated parties, department field staff, and the general public.This position reports to the Section Chief and functions under general supervision.
Position involves regular travel, including occasional overnight work. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license, or the ability to provide one’s own transportation for work assignments is required.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to the feed program, and compliance, production, storage, labeling, safety, disposal, distribution, and use as they relate to animal feed and the regulated industries
Extensive knowledge of official inspection, sampling and reporting methods, techniques, procedures (state and federal), and the maintenance of the chain of custody.
Extensive knowledge of the basic principles of agricultural production and nonagricultural practices as they relate to laws enforced and products regulated
Extensive knowledge of animal nutrition and scientific research methods
Considerable knowledge of the characteristics of pesticides, antibiotics, animal drugs, and other inputs used in agricultural production, and the potential toxic effects of these compounds on humans, animals, and the environment, resulting from exposure or misuse.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including risk communication and conflict resolution
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Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date. Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to Leah Herzberg at leah.herzberg@wi.gov or (608)224-4762.
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