Assistant State Veterinarian
- Salary: $96,096.00 - $136,822.40 Annually
- Location: Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Assistant State Veterinarian. As an integral part of our team, the Assistant State Veterinarian will play a crucial role in planning, directing, and managing production animal programs within the Division of Animal Health, while providing essential support to the State Veterinarian. This position, based in the Wallace Building in Des Moines, Iowa, will involve both office-based responsibilities and fieldwork, including supervision of district veterinarians. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license for statewide travel and hold a current Iowa veterinary license.
Foreign Animal Disease Manager
- Salary: $78,041.60 - $120,036.80 Annually
- Location: Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 11/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) seeks to fill the position of Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Response Manager-Assistant to the State Veterinarian. The role of the FAD Response Manager-Assistant to the State Veterinarian is to plan, direct, and manage FAD preparedness and emergency management programs in the Animal Industry Bureau and assist the State Veterinarian in foreign animal disease preparedness. Applicant chosen will primarily work in the office working on FAD preparedness. Time will also be spent in the field working with internal and external stakeholders that would be affected by a foreign animal disease in Iowa. The applicant chosen will also need to be able to work in the office and in the field during a FAD outbreak. Applicants are not required to be a veterinarian. Preferred applicants would be veterinarians, individuals with animal agricultural production experience, or individuals with FAD emergency preparedness experience. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license for statewide travel.
Conservation Assistant - Shelby County
- Salary: $19.37 - $28.36 Hourly
- Location: Harlan - 51537 - Shelby County, IA
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
The Field Services Bureau seeks to fill the position of Conservation Assistant (Secretary 2). Land stewardship is central to the work of the Department. The Division of Soil Conservation & Water Quality provides farmers with expertise and funds to help them install practices that preserve our highly productive soil, prevent erosion and protect our critical waterways. The Department is focused on making sure future Iowans can experience the same high quality of life that past generations have enjoyed in our state.
The Conservation Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the local Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), SWCD board members, and field office staff. (requires minimal travel)