Animal Enforcement Officer - Baltimore City Health Department

$51,831.00 - $84,478.00 Annually 

Starting Pay:  

$51,831.00 Annually 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

An Animal Enforcement Officer drives an animal transport truck and responds to a variety of service calls related to animals including calls to retrieve animals in severe distress and deceased animals. An Animals Enforcement Officer investigate allegations of animal abuse and neglect, takes steps to remove abused or endangered animals from homes and owners, and transports animals safely to the City’s shelter or to emergency care. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities, however they are paired with and assist other officers and may assist in the training of new officers.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift that includes 24-hour-per-day, seven days-a-week coverage. Work is performed outdoors where the incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather and dead, diseased or dangerous animals and may involve hostile situations. Work requires such moderate to heavy physical exertion as bending and lifting and pulling or carrying small to large size domestic animals including wildlife.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: 

• Basic knowledge of animal handling and care.
• Ability to use email, basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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.

Applicants’ 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. 

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.                              

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum 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.                  

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.