Animal Health Investigator

The Job

The Department of Public Health, Animal Care Division is recruiting for Animal Health Investigators who perform a variety of inspection and investigative functions in support of the County's animal regulation program. Duties include: inspecting commercial establishments to determine whether animals are cared for in accordance with laws and regulations; conducting investigations of aggressive animal behavior, nuisance complaints, and reports of inhumane treatment of animals, improper shelter or sanitation; obtaining documents and other evidence, interviewing witnesses and other affected parties; writing reports and preparing cases for review by the District Attorney or other enforcement body; appearing in court to give evidence concerning violations of Federal, State and County codes and ordinances; and making both written and oral presentations to hearing bodies for the purpose of providing information, explaining regulations and representing the department.

For more detailed information, refer to the Animal Health Investigator job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Pre-Employment Process:Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Physical: Must be able to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds. May climb, crawl or squat during field investigations and while providing assistance in the field to animal control officers.
Euthanasia: Must be able to perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or unadopted impounded animals. May be exposed to euthanasia and animal tranquilizer drugs.
Environmental: Will be exposed to cleaning and disinfectant chemicals at commercial facilities and animal control shelters.

Training: Within one (1) year of hire, must complete the following training courses: a) Euthanasia, and b) Arrest and Firearms (Penal Code 832), which includes a physical agility test component.
Weather: Incumbents must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: One (1) year (within the last three (3) years) of journey-level experience enforcing animal related regulations as an Animal Control Officer in a public or private agency. Note: Experience as an Animal Control Officer Trainee is not considered qualifying experience, and must be listed separate from journey-level experience in the Work Experience section of the application.

Substitution: Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification issued by the State of California may substitute for up to six (6) months of the required experience. Note: If applying under this substitution, indicate registration number on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

The ability to administer and manage a complex caseload of ongoing criminal and administrative animal investigations in varying stages of completion is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, July 19, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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