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Deputy Director of Meat Inspection
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JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in directing and supervising a statewide inspection operation and workforce. Act as Director as necessary. Provides input in developing meat and poultry inspection program, policies, procedures that comply with Federal and State laws and regulation. Ensures meat & poultry products processed under State inspection are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
30% - Essential - Inspection Program Personnel Management:
Directs inspection personnel in implementing a complex, continuously evolving inspection program performing antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems to prevent adulterated products from entering the food chain for human consumption. Direct and indirect supervision of inspection and compliance personnel. Develops recommendations for the Director.
30% - Essential - Inspection Program Management:
Provides input in developing policies, rules, and procedures applicable to enforcement of meat and poultry inspection laws and regulations. Lead role in areas of inspection program management. Directs, monitors and conducts a preoperational and operational sanitation inspection program and HACCP system to ensure that food products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
20% - Essential - Product Testing Management:
Monitors product testing required by the pathogen reduction programs. Manages the Public Health Information System (PHIS) to ensure an accurate and timely database. Prepares and interprets reports from PHIS for the Director, Area Supervisors and Area Veterinarians. Directs and conducts antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of HACCP systems.
10% - Essential - State Emergency Response Team:
Trained as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD). Assist in Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health (CULPH) emergency response activities and responsibilities, including foreign animal disease investigations. Actively participate in CULPH State Emergency Response Team trainings, meetings, drills, exercises, and activities as assigned.
10% - Essential - Training and Professional Development:
Assists the Director in preparing training programs for inspection staff in all areas of inspection. Attends meetings and conferences to stay abreast of developments in veterinary pathology, public health, and related administrative procedures. Maintains professional state licensure, USDA accreditation, and FADD accreditation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree, DVM - Graduate of AVMA -accredited school of veterinary medicine.
Work Experience 3+ years post- DVM
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Post-DVM Master's Degree in public health, veterinary pathology or related field. Experience in agricultural, food safety or inspection programs.
Licenses - State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Licensed in or eligible for license in Veterinary Medicine in South Carolina.
Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
25% - Stand for prolonged period
75% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% - Walk or move about
15% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
15% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
70% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
75% - Recognize or inspect visually
10% - Move, transport, raise or lower
30% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
15% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
75% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
10% - Exposure to heat or cold
20% - Exposure to dust/fumes
10% - Wet or humid
10% - Noise
5% - Vibration
10% - Mechanical hazards
10% - Chemical hazards
5% - Electrical hazards
5% - Burn hazards
10% - Overnight Travel
15% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range: $ 103,283.00 - $ 137,289.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Essential Level 2 employee
Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.
JOB LOCATION:
Columbia, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Apply by May 20, 2026
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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