Assistant Director, Meat Safety Assurance

2 months ago


Austin, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:

The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Director, Meat Safety Assurance. This key leadership position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the department's meat safety assurance program statewide.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the daily management of operations and complex business support for the meat safety assurance program statewide.
  • Ensure effective and efficient delivery of program operations, including sampling, inspections, complaints, and surveys.
  • Direct the meat safety assurance program operations statewide to maintain performance measure targets for the meat safety assurance section.
  • Work closely with the section director and division executives to evaluate section operations, make recommendations for improvement, and implement changes.
  • Manage highly-specialized staff, including veterinarians and technical staff, and develop and document goals, standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for staff.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws affecting department programs, including meat and poultry slaughter, processing, and humane handling of animals.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and lead an organizational vision, promote creative thinking, and establish goals and objectives.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.
  • Ability to review business processes and functions, utilize information to ensure resources are appropriately allocated, and develop and implement new technology and work processes to enhance decision making.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in meat safety assurance, veterinary medicine, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of program principles, practices, processes, and procedures, including training regimens and techniques for new and established staff.
  • Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others, and to explain, advocate, express facts and ideas, and negotiate with individuals and groups.


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