STATE MEAT PROGRAM INSPECTION DIRECTOR - 75470

Executive Service

Who we are and what we do:

TDA Animal Health works to protect Tennessee's livestock industry and keep animals healthy. We partner with veterinarians, producers, animal owners, and state and federal agencies to help prevent and control animal diseases. Our team monitors animal health, supports disease prevention programs, and enforces rules for moving animals within and into the state. This work helps protect animals, animal owners, and Tennessee agriculture.

How you make a difference in this role:

As the Tennessee Meat Inspection Program Director, you will play a key role in building and leading Tennessee's new meat inspection program. This position directly supports producers by helping ensure meat products are inspected and safe for consumers. You will work both in the field and in the office, collaborating with producers and partners to pilot, implement, and oversee the program. Through your leadership, Tennessee will strengthen its food safety efforts and support a safe, reliable meat supply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee Tennessee's new Meat Inspection Program
• Work directly with producers, partners, and agencies to support food safety and program compliance
• Coordinate inspections and program activities through a mix of field and office work
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for program operations and staff
• Monitor program effectiveness and make improvements as the program is piloted and expanded

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.