501682 NMSU satellite location New Mexico United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at Aug 30 2025 - 23 55 MDT Position Title Dir Vet Laboratory Employee Classification Dir Vet Laboratory College Division New Mexico Dept of Agriculture Department 181300-NMDA VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC SVC Internal or External Search External - Open to all applicants Location NMSU satellite location Offsite Location if applicable Albuquerque New Mexico Target Hourly Salary Rate Commensurate with education and experience Appointment Full-time Equivalency 1 0 Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Summary Recent Mexico Department of Agriculture NMDA works for the benefit of the state s citizens and supports the viability of agriculture and affiliated industries NMDA promotes food protection a uniform and fair marketplace and global marketing and economic development supports the beneficial use of natural resources and works cooperatively with public and private sector entities Opportunities for excellence abound and NMDA staff dedicate themselves to proactive service in fulfilling the department s mission Each division plays an important role in carrying out the goals and objectives Our rich agricultural history culture and traditions are addressed through new and innovative approaches using the latest in science technology and economic strategies In New Mexico we contribute to the safest and most affordable and nutritious food supply on the globe NMDA is a constitutional agency organized under the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University NMSU This unique relationship creates efficiencies and opportunities for New Mexico s food and agriculture sector as well as service and outreach opportunities for NMSU making NMDA an integral part of the university NMDA NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer The Veterinary Diagnostic Services office is located in Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque is New Mexico s largest city located in the Rio Grande Valley about one hour south from the states capital Santa Fe Albuquerque s modern downtown core contrasts with Old Town the surrounding area is filled with plenty of outdoor activities small towns and plenty of sunshine This position offers a balance of home and work life Classification Summary To direct and manage a multi-program division for the New Mexico Department of Agriculture veterinary diagnostic laboratory that has major and direct statewide significance and impact upon agency mission Agency programs are constitutionally bound by the State of New Mexico and through state statute to promulgate and enforce rules related to specific program areas Works under minimal supervision and reports directly to the Director Secretary or Deputy Director Secretary Classification Standard Duties The Division Director administers resource and operational activities to ensure delivery of services or products to citizens and industry Division Director works closely with the agency director secretary to establish overall departmental policy goals and priorities The Division Director has extensive latitude for use of independent judgment and initiative Assigned objectives are broadly defined by statute grant and agency mission routinely interacts with other state federal local tribal counterparts Requires legislative interaction initiating reviewing and drafting legislation informing and advising board committee members and constituents serves as department representative on assigned issues Objectives managed have an extensive relationship to the agency mission and require direct accountability including implementation of strategic direction budgeting and assessment Provide information and interpretation of diagnostic tests and results for submitting clients and veterinarians Maintain effective liaison with state and federal animal regulatory agencies in addition to producer groups and veterinary associations within New Mexico and the Southwest Provide timely information on pertinent animal disease issues to the Director Secretary and Deputy Director Secretary Supervise and evaluate veterinary laboratory personnel Perform related work as required and other duties as assigned Required Education Experience Certification License Equivalency Required Education Doctorate degree in related field Required Experience Eight 8 years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position Equivalency None Required Certification License Knowledge Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of university and department policies and procedures local state and federal laws and regulations agricultural and livestock sector in New Mexico and the United States regulated industries specialized knowledge of state government principles and practices of public administration and fiscal and operational management livestock diseases and management principles of various food animal producers in New Mexico and the desert Southwest Good Laboratory Practices development of standard operating procedures World Organization of Animal Health OIE American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians AAVLD and ISO17025 QA QC recommendations and procedures overall management needs and requirements of a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory and its inherent sub-disciplines i e serology virology microbiology histology molecular diagnostics necropsy pathology cytology etc SKILLS Skill in short- and long-range planning and implementation problem analysis and resolution evaluating alternatives in decision-making effective leadership and communication skills experience and expertise in a veterinary laboratory discipline i e pathology microbiology toxicology molecular diagnostics etc advanced computer usage ABILITIES Ability to select direct evaluate train and supervise the work of personnel communicate effectively in written and oral form including public presentations maintain accurate records develop and maintain effective relationships use independent judgment and initiative take corrective planning action to maintain strategic course of agency mission oversee various veterinary laboratory sections and participate in analysis and problem solving with section chiefs in their respective sub-disciplines i e serology virology microbiology histology molecular diagnostics necropsy pathology cytology etc Job Duties and Responsibilities As a full service veterinary diagnostic laboratory VDS works closely with practicing veterinarians livestock producers animal owners and state and federal agencies Services provided include necropsy histopathology pathology bacteriology serology virology molecular biology and immunohistochemistry As a laboratory VDS administers all activities through a quality management system incorporating policies and protocols from NMDA and NMSU In addition to those of the National Laboratory Animal Health Network NAHLN and ISO IEC 17025 2017 Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements of the Position Department Contact Cheryl Mason-Herrera 646-7523 cmason nmda nmsu edu Contingent Upon Funding Contingent upon funding Bargaining Unit Eligibility This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County Municipal Employees AFSCME Standard Work Schedule Standard M-F 8-5 If Not a Standard Work Schedule Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment Physical Effort No or very limited physical effort required Lifting Requirements Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking Risk No or very limited exposure to physical risk

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