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VETERINARIAN (NON-MEGAFLEX)

Salary

$138,099.36 - $196,493.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH5729A

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

01/10/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5729A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

DEFINITION:

Provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment and control of diseases and injuries in animals and, in public health, enforces laws and regulations pertaining thereto.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Responsible for the prevention, investigation, diagnosis and control of diseases, including those infectious to humans (zoonoses), and enforces laws and regulations pertaining thereto. Educates the community, health care providers, veterinarians, animal control staff and others regarding animal diseases, and provides technical advice when needed. Receives general direction from a Senior Veterinarian and is assigned to the Veterinary Public Health Program. Incumbents must exercise knowledge of current, advanced or specialized veterinary medical arts and science principles and practices of the profession and have the ability to apply that knowledge in the programs established by their assigned department.

Essential Job Functions

+ Conducts investigations, diagnosis, control and prevention of diseases in animals, especially those transmissible to humans (zoonoses), as required under California and County health laws and regulations. Collaborates with various units within the County, outside agencies and the community, as needed, to control animal diseases.

+ Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people; quarantines biting animals or rabies suspects; collects samples for rabies testing and completes required reports.

+ Investigates animal disease outbreaks, serious zoonoses and suspected terrorism events involving animals.

+ Collects evidence such as bacterial cultures, blood samples, tissue samples, biological and/or chemical agents, as required.

+ Issues quarantine and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders.

+ Assists in the planning and completion of epidemiological research. Analyzes and publishes results.

+ Makes presentations to various community groups, schools, health care providers, animal control agencies, veterinarians and others regarding animal diseases, sanitation, disease control methods and the impact of chemical and biological terrorism on animals and human health.

+ Provides technical advice to public agencies, health care providers, veterinarians and the public.

+ Implements and maintains epidemiologic data gather systems; prepares statistics and analyzes data as directed by the Senior Veterinarian through the use of computer software; maintains statistical records and reports of animal disease surveillance as required by the State of California and County of Los Angeles.

+ Participates in the development and maintenance of a County-wide all hazard disaster plan as required by the County of Los Angeles and the Department of Public Health.

+ Serves as program liaison to various groups, as assigned by senior program management.

+ Assists in the development of community outreach educational materials on animal diseases, bites, animal health, disease prevention, disasters, bioterroism and other topics.

+ Participates in disaster response activities, as directed by management.

+ Performs other specialized duties as assigned by the Senior or Chief Veterinarian.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an approved veterinary school with a Doctorate degree* in veterinary medicine.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

1. California State License to practice veterinary medicine.**

2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area .

*ACCREDITATION : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree and/or coursework , you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma , Official Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or e-mail documents [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

+ Official Transcriptis defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be acceptedand may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

+ Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

**LICENSE INFORMATION: In the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

+ All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing, or e-mailed [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:

+ Post-doctoral degree experience conducting animal disease investigations and recommending/instituting control measures.

+ Experience conducting animal related studies or surveys and associated data analysis.

+ A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in public health, preventive veterinary medicine, or related field with a focus on epidemiology or veterinary public health.

+ *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree and/or coursework , you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma , Official Transcript(s) , or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or e-mail documents [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information at the time of filing weighted 100% .

Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please note thatALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

+ Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATION of any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ UtilizingVERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned asINCOMPLETEand will not be accepted.

+ Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information athttps://lacountylibrary.org.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.

Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of an exam component (if applicable).

+ Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Do you have Graduation from an approved veterinary school with a Doctorate degree* in veterinary medicine?

If YES, youmustattach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information), which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission email [email protected]

NOTE:Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Servicesor theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from accredited institutions of the United States.

Your application will be rejected, if you fail to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree, official transcript, or official letter with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree, official transcripts, or official letter within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess graduation from an approved veterinary school with a Doctorate degree* in veterinary medicine.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a California State License to practice veterinary medicine?** **IfYES, in the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency.The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

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+ No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Please describe in detailyour post-doctoral degree experience conducting animal disease investigations and recommending/instituting control measures.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Please describe in detailyour experience conducting animal related studies or surveys and associated data analysis.

If you do not have this experience please indicate "Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

+ 1.Name and Address of Employer

+ 2.Position/Title Held

+ 3.Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

+ 4.Hours worked per week

+ 5.Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Do you have a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in public health, preventive veterinary medicine, or related field with a focus on epidemiology or veterinary public health?

If YES, youmustattach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information), which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission email [email protected]

NOTE:Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Servicesor theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from accredited institutions of the United States.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree, official transcript, or official letter with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree, official transcripts, or official letter within 15 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in public health, preventive veterinary medicine, or related field with a focus on epidemiology or veterinary public health.

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Website

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