Job Opportunity -- Director, Bureau of Meat Safety & Inspection

News Date April 17, 2006

(Civil Service Classification-Administrative Manager)
CAREER EXECUTIVE
Madison, Wisconsin
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CODE: 06-00896

HIRING ORGANIZATION: Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP); Division of Food Safety. Located at 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. (Dane County.)

SALARY: Salary is between $60,552 - $77,256 per year, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits (paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options and paid holidays). This is a nonrepresented, supervisory position. A two-year Career Executive trial period may be required upon appointment. Pay schedule/range 81-01. Pay provisions determined in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for leading the Bureau of Meat Safety and Inspection and administering its programs. For the Bureau, this position sets goals and objectives, directs program budgets, supervises management, technical and field staff, measures results and evaluates effectiveness. This position makes recommendations for development of legislation and rulemaking, and establishes policy for Bureau operations. This position works in consultation and cooperation with local, state and federal agencies to maximize program effectiveness. The position provides technical consultation and program representation to public, professional and governmental groups. This position works under the general supervision of the Administrator of the Division of Food Safety.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Extensive knowledge of personnel management and program administration; Extensive knowledge of the regulatory systems of the agribusiness industry.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Interested applicants may apply by completing the Achievement History Questionnaire (AHQ) application/examination packet which can be found in the "Employment Opportunities" page of the DATCP website home page at http://datcp.state.wi.us. Or, contact the recruitment coordinator, Ed Porter at (608) 224-4762, email: edward.porter@datcp.state.wi.us to request a copy of the AHQ application/examination packet. Only those applicants who complete the AHQ application/examination packet will receive consideration for the position. The applications will be evaluated and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step in the selection process.

NOTE: Current State of Wisconsin Career Executive employees need only submit a completed state application form and a current r‚sum‚ to be considered for this position. Completed application materials must be received in the DATCP Human Resources office by 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date, April 28, 2006.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.