Livestock Enforcement Investigator - Amarillo Regi

About the role

The Texas Animal Health Commission is seeking a Livestock Enforcement Investigator to work in the Amarillo Region. The position headquarters will be located in the Amarillo Region, and the successful candidate must reside within one of the following counties: Parmer, Castro, Swisher, Briscoe, Armstrong, Randall, Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter, or Carson County.

The Livestock Enforcement Investigator will report to a Senior Investigator and will be responsible for conducting complex investigative work, including roadside inspections and investigations related to the transportation of livestock. The position will also involve enforcement of TAHC rules and regulations, conducting inspections at statewide events, and working with state law enforcement and other government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts compliance inspections and investigations for movement of livestock in and throughout the State of Texas.
• Enforces TAHC rules and regulations related to livestock movement throughout the state.
• Conducts compliance inspections at statewide events, including livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, and other livestock related events and congregational points.
• Coordinates and/or conducts inspections and investigations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Investigates complaints involving allegations of noncompliance with TAHC rules and regulations.
• Reviews background and personal history investigations, records, and verifies information; interviews witnesses and complainants; evaluates and summarizes investigative findings.
• Files criminal complaints with proper courts of law; testifies and presents evidence at formal hearings or court proceedings.
• Maintains frequent contacts with court personnel, prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement agencies, private veterinarians, livestock producers, and market owners and operators.
• Coordinates and communicates with TAHC Compliance Department to keep management informed of all issues related to inspections, investigations, and daily schedules.
• May develop and provide training to field staff, animal health and law enforcements agents on compliance matters.
• Assists with Emergency Management activities.
• Completes and submits weekly time reports, travel vouchers, and complaints filed reports.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in investigative or animal health inspector work may substitute for a degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, and procedures; of the laws governing the activities regulated by the TAHC; and of court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence.
• Skill in operation of computer and applicable software; exceptional skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to interact effectively with staff and associates at all levels, as well as members of the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct investigations; prepare concise reports; and to testify in hearings and court proceedings.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investigative work, animal health, or a related field. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, livestock producers, and the general public.

Skills

• Investigative principles, techniques, and procedures
• Laws governing the activities regulated by the TAHC
• Court procedures, practices, and rules of evidence
• Computer and software operation
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Benefits

The position offers a monthly salary of $4,013.16 - $5,250 per month, plus state benefits.

Pay

The monthly salary for this position is $4,013.16 - $5,250 per month.

Schedule

The position is subject to irregular working hours and extensive travel, primarily within the state of Texas. The TAHC is an emergency response agency, and this position is subject to participate in rotating duty assignments away from its regular duty station for up to two weeks at a time.