Class Code: 14544

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

AGRICULTURE PROGRAM MANAGER 3

DEFINITION

Plans, directs and manages a large program area (i.e., agricultural commodities, grain warehouse inspection, meat and poultry inspection, etc.) or assists the State Veterinarian in managing the animal health/welfare programs within the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.

Provides technical assistance and advice to subordinate staff in resolving administrative and operational problems in relation to agricultural commodities, grain warehouse inspection, meat and poultry inspection or animal health/welfare by evaluating important facts and considerations and proposing corrective action or solutions to problems.

Develops or assists in formulating policies, procedures, and long term goals and objectives for an agricultural program; monitors the attainment of prescribed goals and makes adjustments in view of staff resources, work loads, availability of program funds, agency priorities and other factors.

Maintains effective working relationships with members of the livestock/pet industry, private veterinarians, state, federal, and foreign agency officials, attorneys, agricultural commodity firms and/or the general public by providing program information, interpreting pertinent rules and regulations, resolving complaints and grievances and through actions involving licensing, registration, and/or inspections.

Hosts foreign and domestic delegations interested in Iowa agriculture and serves as a liaison representative for Iowa agricultural exporters and foreign buyers.

Keeps abreast of current agricultural program trends and new information by attending meetings, hearings, and special events as a representative for the Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of governmental operations and structure at the local, state, and federal level in terms of their applicability and interrelatedness to agricultural programs overseen within the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Knowledge of the symptoms and treatment of animal, livestock or plant diseases such as bovine brucellosis, pseudorabies, swine dysentery, etc.

Knowledge of sanitary ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection techniques.

Knowledge of the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural commodities.

Knowledge of promotional marketing methods and techniques as related to the development and expansion of new or existing markets for agricultural commodities.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a four year college or university and five years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional, supervisory or managerial experience in the fields of agricultural commodities marketing, meat and poultry processing/inspection, grain warehouse or animal health/welfare;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours of graduate course work for one year of the required experience noted above with a maximum substitution of two years;

OR

an equivalent combination of the above qualifying experience substituting for the required education (on the basis that one year of experience equals 30 semester hours of education) with a maximum substitution of four years);

OR

possession of a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine and three years of full-time (or equivalent part-time experience) as a practicing, licensed veterinarian;

OR

employees with current continuous work in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of experience as a Public Service Executive 2 or two years of experience as a Public Service Executive 1 (or comparable management level positions) within the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

For certain designated positions, the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise approval, may selectively request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education or six months of experience or a combination thereof in one of the following areas...

387 meat inspection

249 grain warehouse inspection or

749 doctor of veterinary medicine degree

Applicants desiring to be considered for these positions should be sure to list related course work and experience on the application.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Effective Date: 3/88