Certification/Licensure Examiner 2

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The Animal Health Division is seeking applicants for a Certification/Licensure Examiner 2.

The position is responsible for: * Reviews applications & supplemental documents for completeness, accuracy & compliance before issuance of registration/permits/license renewal/reinstatement procedures (e.g., interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (lCVl) & Owner Shipper Statements (OSS)) * Performs clerical tasks to support permitees/licensees/registrants and the programs; maintains records in accordance with programs' procedures * Processes permit/license/registration fees * Answers routine questions regarding permitting/licensing/registration and the programs; mails out permit/license/registration renewal notices * Logs facility statistical & inspection information (e.g., inspection reports, notice of violations, correspondence) & distributes correspondence to field employees regarding inspection and other program issues * Provides information & assistance to general public & permitees/licensees/registrants to aid in processing permit/license/registration applications * Answers telephone inquiries concerning permitting/licensure/registration process, laws & regulations, and general inquires * Gathers & analyzes information & completes reports as asked by supervisor * Operates personal computer/word processor, scanner, printer, and fax for compiling information and rosters, or appropriate permits/licenses/registration for distribution to permitees/licensees/registrants * Determines when application needs special follow-up or investigation & makes recommendations to appropriate division staff (e.g., division managers,) * Processes documents for completeness, accuracy & compliance with applicable laws, rules * Identifies problems, notes errors or discrepancies & initiates corrective action * Disapproves import/export lCVls not in compliance with applicable laws & rules & reports approval/disapproval status to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health lnspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Service (VS), issuing practitioner & State Veterinarian * Responds to correspondence by phone or electronically from veterinarians, producers & markets regarding Ohio's animal importation requirements * Enters information (e.g., import/export lCVls) into searchable database to enhance animal traceability efforts in Ohio * Scans import/export lCVls for electronic filing and uploads all electronic ICVIs or ICVIs into USAHerds data base This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members.

All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

12 months training or 12 months experience in reviewing applicants' eligibility to take examinations, test administration & scoring & compiling statistics concerning test results AND 1 course or 3 months experience in typing, word processing or data entry using video display terminal.

OR 2 years' training or 2 years' experience in clerical/secretarial or other administrative support position involving public contact & preparation of correspondence & reports AND 1 course or 3 months experience in typing, word processing or data entry using video display terminal.

OR 12 months experience as Certification/ Licensure Examiner 1, 16841.

OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.