Position Title: Investigator – Legal & Compliance Department
State Classification/Title/Salary Group: 1354 / Investigator V / B20
Monthly Salary: $3,763.16 – $4,300.00/ month plus state benefits
Position Location: Position headquarters will be located within the Amarillo Region.
Applicant must reside in the Amarillo/Lubbock area.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 35m – Human Intelligence Collector, IS – Intelligence Specialist, IV / 401 – Investigator, 3815 – Accident Investigator, 7S0X1 – Special Investigations or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InspectorsandInvestigators.pdf

General Description:
Performs complex (journey-level) investigative work within the Texas Animal Health Commission. The Investigator will report to the Compliance Director. Position is responsible for completing assigned investigations, conducting surveys, assisting with various agency programs, and livestock shipment inspections. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is subject to alternate working hours and extensive travel, primarily within the state of Texas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates and/or conducts investigations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• May coordinate investigative activities with other divisions, animal health authorities and law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates and/or conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information.
• Coordinates and/or conducts interviews of witnesses and complainants.
• Coordinates and/or evaluates and summarizes investigative findings.
• Coordinates and/or examines and investigates the business activities of entities to ensure compliance with statutory standards and regulations.
• Coordinates the collection and review of evidence and data obtained through field investigations, audits, inspections, or studies.
• Files criminal complaints with proper courts of law.
• Testifies and presents evidence at formal hearings or court proceedings.
• Reviews and/or develops investigative techniques, and/or policies and procedures for conducting investigations; and recommends improvements, changes, or modifications.
• Reviews and researches the legal aspects of investigations and recommends action as appropriate.
• Maintains frequent contacts with court personnel, prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement agencies, private veterinarians, livestock producers, and market owners and operators.
• Assists field staff in compliance actions and livestock shipment inspections.
• May develop and provide training to field staff, animal health and law enforcements agents on compliance matters, including TAHC livestock shipments and roadblock activities.
• Assists with Emergency Management Activities.
• Completes and submits weekly time reports, travel vouchers, and complaints filed reports.
• Assists with other projects as assigned.
• May supervise the work of others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

NOTE: This position will require extensive travel. Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursed at the current state mandated rate if a state issued vehicle is not available to be issued.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct investigations; prepare concise reports; and to testify in hearings and court proceedings. Must have 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.

IMPORTANT: The TAHC is an emergency response agency. This position is subject to participate in rotating duty assignments away from its regular duty station for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and compensatory time; and may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description.

Other:
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record.
Applicants may be subject to a driving record and criminal background check.
Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

NOTE: Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursed at current allowance rate.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources Department (512) 719-0700. For a telecommunications relay service for the hearing impaired, please dial 711. At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.