An Animal Control Investigator coordinates, investigates and documents findings of animal control and protection cases that involve animal bites and similarly complex cases. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek but are subject to 24-hour call-back. Work is mostly in an office, but also involves field visits in the community where such condition... more details
POSTING DATE: 07/03/2024
CLOSING DATE: 07/17/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $50,797.00 - $61,402.00 USD Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
An Animal Control Investigator coordinates, investigates and documents findings of animal control and protection cases that involve animal bites and similarly complex cases. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek but are subject to 24-hour call-back.
Work is mostly in an office, but also involves field visits in the community where such conditions as seasonal weather extremes and hostile confrontations may be encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience investigating and enforcing environmental, housing, health or related code compliance, or in monitoring and enforcing compliance with program requirements; plus, two years of paid or volunteer experience performing animal protection, control, advocacy or health care.
OR
NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience as a law enforcement officer may be substituted for one year of experience in animal protection and control.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Commission as a Special Police Officer by the City of Baltimore or State of Maryland is required within one year of appointment.
A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of public health, environmental health, and related codes.
- Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Skill in conducting complex, sensitive or high-profile investigative interviews and eliciting cooperation.
- of individuals and businesses.
- Skill in comprehending, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations and policies.
- Skill in investigative methods.
- Ability to provide and obtain information from people who may be reluctant to communicate and are hostile.
- Ability to utilize sound judgment and remain calm under stressful conditions.
- Ability to testify as an expert witness in court.
- Ability to defend findings.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, officials, and with citizens of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to prepare narrative reports explaining investigative activity and findings.
- Ability to prepare statistical reports.
- Ability to train others.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
NOTE: Incumbents in this class will be required to receive a pre-exposed rabies vaccination upon beginning employment and every two years thereafter.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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