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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Assistant Director
South Carolina Meat Poultry Inspection Department
(Full-Time Position)

Position # 00001196

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Summary: As Assistant Director of the South Carolina Meat-Poultry Inspection Department, a successful applicant would be responsible for providing assistance in directing statewide inspection operations and the inspection workforce to conduct a meat and poultry inspection program that fully complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Develop and implement inspection programs, policies and procedures. Assure that meat and poultry products processed under state inspection are safe, wholesome and accurately labeled. Serve as a State Emergency Response Team member for the Animal Emergency Response.

Job Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine and possess a masters degree in a public health related field with two years related work experience. In lieu of a masters degree, four years postgraduate training or public health work-related experience is acceptable. Applicant must possess a license to practice veterinary medicine in a state within the United States. Board Certification is highly desirable. Knowledge or experience in regulatory veterinary medicine is desirable.

The successful applicant is eligible of a state benefits package that includes paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental and life insurance options.

Job location: Columbia, SC.

Starting Date: Negotiable

Closing Date: To receive full consideration, resumes, letter of application and references should be postmarked or emailed no later than April 26, 2013. However, the position will remain open until filled. Interested individuals should submit a resume, letter of application and references to:

Dr. Clyde B. Hoskins, Director
SC Meat Poultry Inspection Department
P.O. Box 102406 Columbia, SC 29224-2406
Email: choskin@clemson.edu

For more information, please call (803) 788-8747.

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