Description of Duties

a. Compliance Technicians

• i.(2) These full-time positions are responsible for answering the phone in the import office and issuing import permits for animals entering Montana. They review all regulatory documents, i.e. health certificates, brucellosis vaccination certificates, and brucellosis testing for federal and state compliance. These positions also organize the EECV Horse Passport program, the Brucella ovis certification program for sheep flocks, and annual permits for various species and animal movements imported into Montana.
• Additionally, this position has responsibilities in opening and processing mail received by the division and is responsible for mailing and shipping supplies. Also processes import permits received through the answering service and permits email.
• ii.(1) This position is .75 FTE and is responsible for answering the phone in the import office and issuing import permits for animals entering Montana. This position reviews documents for compliance with federal and state regulations and follows-up with non-compliance issues. Additionally, this position organizes the writing and publishing of quarterly reports, newsletters, and annual reports.

b. Compliance Specialist

• i.The first compliance specialist position is responsible for the administrative work relating to disease specific programs of issue in Montana, rabies, trichomoniasis, tuberculosis, b. Ovis, b. canis, and Johne's. Additionally, this position coordinates the import of biological materials into Montana and organizes deputy veterinarian accreditation seminars. This position will also answer the phone as needed.
• ii.The second compliance specialist works on the Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) program with a focus on monitoring compliance with DSA requirements and processing reimbursements for eligible testing. This position also assists with other disease and division programs as needed. This position will also answer the import office phone as needed.

c. Compliance Supervisor

One compliance supervisor works as an assistant to the State Veterinarian and as the manager for the alternative livestock program as well as supervises the import office staff. This position also works closely with the IT department on management of the animal health software USA Herds.

d. Aggregate Seasonal Position

This position covers extra support for bison management when needed based on bison movements and demands of the program.