<p>Summary</p> <p>We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</p> <p>Grade: 116</p> <p>Salary: $17.11 - $18.89 Hourly (Dependent on Qualifications)</p> <p>Department: Animal Care Services</p> <p>E-mail: MelissaM2@cctexas.com</p> <p>ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.</p> <p>Who May Apply?</p> <p>All persons legally authorized to work in the United States</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Animal Cruelty Specialist will be responsible for the investigation of animal cruelty complaints from neglect, animal hoarding, misdemeanor and felony level offenses. They will be responsible for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws concerning cruelty to animals and other criminal activities related to Animal Care Services.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Respond to and investigate complaints of animal cruelty. </li><li>Prepare cases for administrative and criminal trial, take documentation of animals, interview of witnesses, owners and suspects. </li><li>Maintain working relationship with ACS Veterinarian concerning medical reports. </li><li>Responsible for chain of custody and transportation of animals impounded or seized as evidence in alleged cruelty to animal complaints. </li><li>Provide information to the public of the City's and State's Animal Cruelty statutes as well as education about the City Ordinances pertaining to animal care and handling. </li><li>Enforce ordinances and laws pertaining to animals specifically cruelty to and neglect of animals. </li><li>Issue citations to animal owners for code violations. </li><li>Develop and maintain positive communications and working relationships with City Departments, outside agencies and organizations and law enforcement personnel. </li><li>Investigate animal hoarding incidents, notifying Adult Protective Services and Code Enforcement of related violations. </li><li>May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Requires a High School diploma or GED </li><li>Minimum of three (3) years of related experience </li><li>Basic Animal Control Officer certification required or must obtained within six (6) months of hire. Must continue education credits of 30 hours over each three (3) year period. </li><li>National Cruelty Investigation certification required within three (3) years of hire </li><li>Must be able to pass a CJIS background </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement. </li><li>Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. </li><li>Vacation - 88+ hours per year </li><li>Personal leave - 40 hours per year </li><li>Sick leave - 96 hours per year </li><li>Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan </li><li>Eight (8) Holidays </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center </li><li>Learning & Development Academy </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Programs </li><li>Employee Recognition Programs </li></ul> <p>Basis of Rating</p> <p>Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.</p> <p>Closing Statement</p> <ul> <li>Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test. </li><li>Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi. </li><li>In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services. </li></ul> <p>Job opening will close on:</p> <p>February 18, 2021</p>