| Record #: 3068
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Evan M. Sumner |
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Practice Name: |
USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service |
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Address:
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Butler Square West, 420C 100 N 6th Street |
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City:
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Minneapolis |
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State:
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MN |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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55403 |
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Telephone:
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917-843-0416 |
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EMail:
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lynda.lilyestrom@usda.gov |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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Search Keyword "0701" at https://www.usajobs.gov/
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit www.fsis.usda.gov
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Training Required:
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA web site has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools.
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Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet one of the following requirements and submit supporting documentation:
Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) (Completion of ECFVG program)
Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Under this provision, equivalency is established only if an AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college accepts the graduate's final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g. Residency or graduate program).
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Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also submit proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE;
Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing;
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing.
**English language proficiency assessments may also be waived for qualified job applicants whose native language is English (i.e. the official or common language of an individual's country of birth is English) AND they submit a diploma or other official documentation from the school as proof of graduation from a high (secondary) school where the entire curriculum and educational programs of the school are taught in the English language for the entire three or four years of full-time attendance.
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL - You must meet the basic requirements for the GS-11 grade level to qualify for positions at the GS-12 grade level. Qualification requirements for the GS-12 grade level and above are:
1. EXPERIENCE: Mastery of clinical medicine (veterinary practice experience); scientific presentations before professional groups; publication of medical reports in professional journals or publications; participation in seminars, advisory/working groups, and research groups; or other related activities that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical science are positive indicators of the quality of an applicant's experience. However, articles on the care of pets would not be considered professional publications or qualifying specialized experience.
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2. EDUCATION: Master's degree conferred from an accredited college, in an area of specialization; or successfully completed two years of an internship, Residency program or fellowship training program in a discipline related to this position. Area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional degree is required. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine transcript must show your name, college name, and date degree was awarded.
Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must submit supporting documents outlined in the basic qualifications. |
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Experience Desired:
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Communication Skills - The ability to listen effectively, demonstrate understanding, clarify meaning for others, and speak with clarity and precision; to communicate with a diverse audience; and to write clearly and concisely.
Leadership - The ability to organize tasks and to lead people effectively; to guide and coach others to improve their skills and achieve challenging goals; to inspire and motivate others; and to solicit and consider others' opinions. The ability and willingness to make recommendations to improve inspection systems or procedures; demonstrate a strong work ethic, meet commitments, and seek out and accomplish professional development activities.
Facilitation Skills/Negotiation - The ability to facilitate productive meetings or groups, generating discussion and involvement from others, achieving mutually beneficial resolutions to issues, bringing conflicts toward resolution by bringing issues into the open and attempting to resolve them in a collaborative manner, and giving fair consideration to everyone's views.
Problem Solving/Judgment - The ability to gather, examine, and interpret information from different sources to generate or evaluate effective solutions to problems and make sound decisions to generate alternate approaches to solving problems when needed to be aware of the likely consequences and implications of decisions, generate and implement new and useful ideas, "think outside the box," explore alternatives, take risks and try new approaches.
Planning/Time Management - The ability to plan and organize time in order to work both productively and efficiently as well as to maximize the quantity and quality of work; and to set priorities, determine long-term vs. short-term priorities, and complete assigned tasks within schedule constraints |
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Salary:
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$66,214 - $103,176 per year
Salary is based on RUS (Rest of the United States) not specific location.
For more information locality pay and the GS classification and pay please select the below links.
Pay tables: 2022 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables
GS Pay: General Schedule Classification and Pay |
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Benefits:
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https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees
We are a qualifying employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit: PSLF Program
FSIS offers various recruitment incentives to newly hired Veterinarians regardless of location. Incentives include a multi-year recruitment bonus and Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual. Recruitment flexibilities and incentives are offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability; service agreements apply.
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/careers/job-opportunities/career-profiles/public-health-veterinarian-phv |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
13 |
Dairy: |
12 |
Swine: |
25 |
Small Ruminants: |
15 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
25 |
Exotics: |
10 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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Contact HR for additional information:
Paul Soma
Phone
612-659-8578
Email
Paul.Soma@usda.gov
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Veterinary Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator
Lynda.Lilyestrom@usda.gov
917-843-0416 |
| Other Personnel : |
Contact HR for additional information:
Paul Soma
Phone
612-659-8578
Email
Paul.Soma@usda.gov
Or
Veterinary Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator
Lynda.Lilyestrom@usda.gov
917-843-0416 |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
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| Practice Area: |
Positions available nationwide |
Date job was submitted: 2/17/2022
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