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Meat Safety Assurance Unit Manager Austin, TX
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Posting
Type:
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Open to
All Applicants
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Category:
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FLSA
Exempt/
Non-Exempt:
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Exempt
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Agency:
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Dept of State Health Services
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Department:
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Meat
Safety Assurance Unit
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Job
Title:
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Meat
Safety Assurance Unit Manager
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Posting
Number:
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305144
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Full
Time/Part Time :
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Full Time
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Regular/Temporary:
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Regular
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Job
Location:
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8407 WALL
ST
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City:
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AUSTIN
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Other
Locations:
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AUSTIN
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Contact:
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AccessHR Service Center
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Telephone:
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888-894-4747
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Salary
Range:
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$6,363.00
- $8,562.20
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Salary
Group:
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B27
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Shift:
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Days
(First)
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Travel:
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20%
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Closing
Date:
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11/19/2015
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Job
Description:
Under the direction of the Environmental and Consumer Safety Section
Director, performs highly advanced, senior level veterinary and
administrative work directing the activities of the Meat Safety Unit.
Establishes procedures and processes for unit activities, including but not
limited to directing and coordinating veterinary activities of the unit,
inspection of livestock slaughter, meat processing, product composition and
labeling, issuing grants of inspection to qualified establishments,
investigating and reporting incidents of animal disease, and providing
consultative veterinary services. Supervises the veterinary practice of
field veterinarians. Participates in animal disease and eradication
activities at the national level, including methods of preventing bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Coordinates with other Section and
Division units including the Enforcement Unit and the Policy, Standards and
Quality Assurance Unit regarding identification of violations,
comprehensive evaluations of meat plants and to write and interpret rules
and regulations. Responsibilities include interpreting regulations;
development and implementation of strategic plans; establishing and
monitoring goals and objectives for unit and evaluating units performance;
and administering a federal-state cooperative inspection program.
Recommends process improvements when necessary. Represents the Program and
the Agency at local, state and national conferences and meetings.
Represents the agency with the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) on a routine basis. Works under limited supervision with extensive
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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Essential
Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with
agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (40%) Manages
the state-wide MSA program. Ensures that the program meets all state and
federal requirements, and assures that the program maintains its at least equal to status with the USDA FSIS
program. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to, the inspection,
monitoring and enforcement of Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points
(HACCP); Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP); Sanitation
Performance Standards (SPS); Pathogen Reduction (PR) monitoring systems;
Humane Care and Slaughter of livestock; and, other State and Federal
regulatory programs, systems and procedures in all facilities that have a
grant (or waiver) from the State or are Federal establishments staffed by
the program (TA Establishments). Oversees the pathogen reduction sampling
programs, and computer systems such as Public Health Information System
(PHIS), AgLearn, and Assurance Net. Ensures the
suitability, use and validity of computer generated and other statistically
based sampling plans. Evaluates Noncompliance Records (NR), looking for
egregious conduct and/or facility and industry trends. (20%) Is responsible
for the HR activities of the MSA Unit, including the hiring, firing,
training, scheduling and performance monitoring of all MSA staff. Directly
supervises select staff in the central office, and appropriately delegates
and monitors the supervision of professional, program administration, and
inspection staff. Ensures that a fully trained work force is present to
accomplish the requirements of the program, both in the field and in the
central office. Schedules work, approves employee leave, and schedules
relief coverage in a fiscally responsible manner. Ensures that the unit
follows and complies with all HR policies, including the timely completion
of performance plans and performance evaluations. Ensures that all staff have equal access to educational and training
opportunities. (20%) Supports veterinarian and non-veterinarian circuit
managers with programmatic reviews and individual assessments of program
elements such as humane handling of livestock prior to slaughter, humane
livestock slaughter practices, ante- and post-mortem examination of
livestock presented for slaughter and carcasses for evidence of disease or
other pathological conditions. Reviews clinical diagnoses and assessments
to determine the potential effect on human health and to identify potential
foreign animal diseases accidentally or intentionally introduced by
bio-terrorists. Directs collection of samples for detection of illegal
residues, pathogenic microorganisms, adulteration, or for other diagnostic
and/or food safety testing. (15%) Works collaboratively with other Section,
Division, Agency, State and Federal programs, including the PSQA Meat
Group, Enforcement Unit, Laboratory Services, Epidemiology, Manufactured
Foods, Retail Foods, the Texas Animal Health Commission and the USDA.
Represents the program at state and national meetings and conferences,
program reviews, audits and other meetings. Oversees the USDA FSIS Grant,
and ensures that the grants conditions are met for continued participation
with FSIS. Presents educational programs regarding meat and poultry food
safety to the public. Consults with industry concerning ever-changing
regulatory requirements and responds to program reviewers. Advises
veterinarians and livestock owners of procedures for reducing the incidence
of food borne diseases, illegal tissue residues, and livestock health
conditions unacceptable for entering the food chain. (5%) Other duties as
assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or
serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster
response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Such duties may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or
location.
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Knowledge
Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations related to
regulating the slaughter and processing of meat and meat products for
introduction into commerce. Knowledge of all phases of meat inspection to
include slaughter operations, processing, and meat fabrication procedures.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of veterinary
medicine; Knowledge of effective leadership and management practices
Knowledge of human resource principles and practice Knowledge of
contracting and/or grant management principles and practice. Knowledge of
the basic rules of evidence. Knowledge of effective communication
practices Skill in the art and practice of veterinarian medicine. Skill
in effective communication and education Skill in policy development and
implementation Skill in negotiation practices Skill in the development
and implementation of strategic planning Skill in implementation of
management controls Skill in the development of collaborative and
creative working environments Ability to exercise sound administrative
judgment and encourage collaborative teamwork. Ability to lead by example
Ability to provide necessary consultative and diagnostic services to
field veterinarians and to non-professional staff, as required or
appropriate Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
in a collaborative environment. Ability to use a computer for word
processing, data processing, report generating, etc.
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Registration
or Licensure Requirements:
Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from a U.S. accredited
college, university, or a foreign degree determined to be equivalent by an
acceptable education evaluator Licensed to practice as a Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine in Texas Must qualify to be commissioned by the Food
and Drug Administration
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Initial
Selection Criteria:
Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from a U.S. accredited
college, university, or a foreign degree determined to be equivalent by an
acceptable education evaluator Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine
in Texas Experience leading a state, federal or industry program related
to animal health, public health and/or food safety. Experience in program
or agency representation Experience in hands on veterinarian practice.
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Additional
Information:
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria
and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include:
68T, 64A/B/C/D/E/F/Z, 67C. For more information see the Texas State
Auditors Military Crosswalk at
http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx. req#305144
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