MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
invites applications for the position of:
K-9 Unit Trainer & Instructor (Administrator II)
SALARY: / $46,857.00 - $75,012.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: / 02/21/18
CLOSING DATE: / 03/21/18 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
**Open To All Qualified Candidates**
This is a position specific recruitment, open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this MDTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.
Nature of Work: The K-9 Unit Trainer & Instructor at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will be responsible for overseeing the training of MDTA Police K-9 Unit in the areas of explosive detection, narcotic detection, and patrol work. This position will train and instruct K-9 teams (1 handler and 1 dog per team) by ensuring the K-9 teams meet: 1) the weekly and monthly training requirements and, 2) annual re-certification requirements of the Transportation Security Administration, established outside certifying organizations, and the MDTA Police and Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission. This position will inspect, evaluate, and administratively maintain daily schedules to include work hours, training hours, and medical appointments for the canines. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for testifying in court and properly storing, handling, and transporting all explosive and narcotic training aids utilized for instruction. The current vacancy is located the Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall (BWI/TM) Airport (Anne Arundel County).
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
Experience: Four years of experience in administrative or professional work. *Four years of experience must include handling K-9 Teams and delivering training to K-9 Teams for advanced canine training methods as they relate to canine explosive detection, narcotics detection, and canine patrol.
*Applicants must possess an instructor certification from an accredited agency, national canine organization or civilian vendor in explosive detection, narcotics detection, and/or tactical canine patrol. You must submit a copy of your certification with your application.
*These statements contain a Selective Qualification, which is more focused in scope than the Minimum Qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skills or abilities).
Your placement (score) on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Notes/Substitutions:
1. Additional experience in administrative or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must possess a Class C Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
- Candidates with prior military experience must have received an Honorable Discharge. Applicants must provide a copy of their DD-214.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply on-line or submit an application (TSHRS Form DTS-1) form to:
MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Recruitment and Examinations Office
305 Authority Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE TSHRS (DTS-1) EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. For an application, Form DTS-1, please call 410-537-7553 or visit our online employment center at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.
All applications must be received by March 21, 2018. No postmarks accepted. Applications sent without sufficient postage will not be accepted and will be returned. Applications sent through interoffice mail that are not received by the closing date will not be accepted.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit and will not be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
Note: The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 2/21/18