Farm Raised Deer/CWD Coordinator

This position serves as the veterinary specialist and program manager for the Division's farm raised deer and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) program. The position works with industry and other state, tribal, national and international organizations in the development of, disease control methods, testing protocols, management practices, and educational materials. This position reviews laboratory results, works, closely with the WI Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and takes appropriate steps to uphold the laws of the state and federal governments. The position provides training, education and outreach services in the area of disease control to division staff, private veterinarians, livestock producers and the public. The supervisor provides administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. The employee has responsibility for independently planning, designing and carrying out program initiatives and managing their budgets within the confines of the resources available. The position provides support for program veterinarians in epidemiology during disease outbreaks and investigations.