TEMPORARY AIDE - Veternarian

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TEMPORARY AIDE - Veternarian

Salary

$108.00 - $110.00 Hourly

Location

Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type

Temporary Part Time (9 mos or less)

Job Number

TAA-80873-04.2024

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Enforcement - Racing

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Anita McEachern - HR Analyst at anita.mceachern@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Primary Physical Work Address

Position will be required to work as needed at the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora CO, 80016.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !

Description of Job

This Temporary position is located in theDivision of Racing, at theDivision’s Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO , 80016 and is responsible for assuring the safety of racing animals, to implement the Division’s laboratory testing program and to assist in developing rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to medication usage and animal welfare. This position must be a licensed veterinarian in good standing with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine. This position is the first-level supervisor for test barn staff in the execution of duties related to the post-race drug screenings and is a key player in the chain of custody for test samples. The position will work in cooperation with (HISA) Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and (HIWU) Horseracing Integrity Welfare Unit as is subject to the HISA established rules. This position will collaborate with the chief veterinarian of the Colorado Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies to take measures to control communicable or reportable equine diseases. This position will work in conjunction with Colorado State University on the Colorado Racehorse Postmortem Evaluation Project. This position will provide continued support services for the enforcement and regulatory sections within Racing. The position will report to the Agent in Charge.

Animal Welfare

• Conduct pre-race inspections per HISA (Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority) and Racing Commission regulations on all potential starters on race day.

• Recommend to the stewards any horse deemed unsafe to be raced, or a horse that it would be inhumane to allow to race.

• Conduct and/or supervise the taking of all biological specimens for testing reference the Division’s/HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program to include urine and blood and/or hair collection in the test barn related to race results, claiming’s, and out-of-competition testing.

• Provide emergency medical care to horses as needed.

• Recommend to the stewards the scratching of any horse that is, in the opinion of the official veterinarian, injured, ill, or otherwise unable to compete due to a medical or health-related condition.

Record Keeping

• Maintain all records related to sample collection, chain of custody, and sample destruction both in writing and digitally.

• Provide proper safeguards in the handling of all laboratory specimens to prevent tampering, confusion, or contamination and assure sample integrity.

• Complete written reports for stewards’ recommendations and veterinarian lists.

• Review and consult on the license applications of attending veterinarians, veterinary technicians or assistants, vendors of medical supplies and equipment, and non-veterinarian health care providers. Report to the Equine Medical Director and submit to HISA the names of all horses euthanized or which otherwise expire and the reasons, therefore.

• Determine what details and information are required for reports and documentation to be given to outside entities.

  Test Barn Supervision

• Oversee the temporary veterinarian staff and scheduling for the test barn, including the coordination of work duties and procedures.

• Communicate with racetrack staff and security and Division employees to ensure the security requirements of the test barn area during live racing and otherwise.

• Ensure the test barn is properly equipped and maintain the physical working conditions for horses and all staff.

• Work with horsemen representatives and interests to ensure the security and integrity of all samples collected.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Attend meetings and complete secondary duties such as special projects or administrative matters as assigned.

• Testify as the Division’s Regulatory Veterinarian in administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.

• Complete, on an annual basis, a minimum of eight hours of continuing education specifically applicable to racetrack veterinarian practice.

• Assist other Division staff in their duties via knowledge and industry expertise.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Spec:

TEMPORARY AIDE (P1A1XX)

Temporary Aide class series description available online (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21c29xZjFDcGQzNW8/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Tu0kYH4rlQrc3SFB0xqYGg)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Current valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado or state you currently reside in and orable to apply and obtain a valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado within 30 days if an offer is given and you are out of state.

*For out of state applicants, Colorado statute requires that Veterinarians transfer their License to Colorado: https://dpo.colorado.gov/Veterinary/Applications

Necessary Special Requirements:

• In state travel required as needed

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Applicants must be licensed in Colorado with a Valid Veterinarian License.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response.

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform lifting , carrying, or otherwise moving objects, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Random drug tests may be required of all positions.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Determine the necessary course of action based on the appropriate situation with State of Colorado rules and regulations or policy

• require veterinary knowledge and expertise along with knowledge of racing requirements and risk.

• Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

• Research and provide expert opinions on suitability of staff, supplies, and equipment

• Determine what content and information is required for reports.

• Requires flexibility for analysis, goal setting, and completion of non-routine tasks.

• Outstanding Communication Skills

• Strong affinity for animals

• Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the welfare and well-being of animals

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in Google Suite

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

  DOR Required Skills and Competencies :

  Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.

  Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue :

  1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.

  2. Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

  Terms of Employment:

• Temporary Aides are limited Per Colorado constitution, a temporary employee may work for the State no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is not defined as a calendar or fiscal year, but a rolling 12-month period that begins with the month of the first day of work for the temporary assignment.

• For continuous or regular (including part-time) work schedules, the temporary assignment starts the actual date the temporary employee begins work and ends after nine months. For example, a temporary employee who begins working June 15th may work continuously through March 14th. Upon completion of the continuous nine (9) month assignment the temporary aide must take four (4) months off prior to returning in the same position.

• For intermittent "on and off' work schedules, each hour worked is counted toward a total nine-month limitation within 12 months. In this case, the temporary employee can work up to a maximum of 1,560 hours intermittently within a 12 month period. Upon the completion of a twelve (12) month period the temporary aide must take three (3) months off prior to returning as a temporary aide.

• Temporary employees pay state, federal and local (if applicable) taxes, Medicare tax, and contribute to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). They also receive Workers' Compensation coverage. A temporary employee does not receive health/dental/life insurance benefits and does not receive annual/holiday pay. Temporary employees are called to work on an as-needed basis; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours.

  Applicant Checklist:

  Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado" .

  Complete Applications must include the following documents:

  1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)

  2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

  Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:

  Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.

• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

  The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  Email Address:

  All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

How to apply:

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Department Contact Information:

Anta McEachern, HR Analyst atanita.mceachern@state.co.us

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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CDOR- If you are a current classified employee of another agency or department within the State of Colorado, please indicate your current classification. If not, please simply respond with "NA"

02

CDOR - Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.

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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.

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Do you currently hold a valid Colorado license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.

• Yes

• No

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  Please provide your valid Colorado veterinary license number to practice veterinary medicine.

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  I understand that - Due to the nature of this position, during the months of live racing season (generally, May - Sept), the professional in this position will be required work weekends and holidays during the summer months.

• Yes

• No

  07

  I acknowledge and understand this position is temporary in nature and will not exceed a 9-month period and works at the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora CO, 80016.

• Yes

• No

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