What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Services Officer position at Employer City of Redlands?
Description
Under general supervision, to enforce City and local ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals in the City; to impound, care for, and dispose of animals as appropriate. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Patrols an assigned area observing for violations and responding to incidents;
- Investigates reports of animal abuse and animals creating nuisances;
- Enforces City animal control and licensing laws;
- Issues citations for violations of animal control and licensing ordinances;
- Explains to the public ordinances relating to the care and keeping of animals;
- Captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal control and abatement;
- Impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals as appropriate;
- Provides public education regarding animal control;
- Cleans and maintains the animal control vehicle and cages utilized to detain the animals;
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports;
- Provides training to new Animal Services Officers;
- Assists at front counter and in the kennel when necessary; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
- One year of experience in the care and handling of animals in a kennel, veterinary or related field.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent. College level course work in animal science, zoology or a related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or the ability to possess and maintain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a P.C. 832 P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the State of California.
- Possession of a Euthanasia Certificate within nine months.
Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Ability to work in office and outside in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs. or 100 lbs. with assistance; endure exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, and chemicals; and
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org
Benefits associated with this position include:
- Medical Insurance – City pays premium of $800 up to $2,100 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon coverage level
- Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
- Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
- Life Insurance - $25,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- The City participates in Social Security
- Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
- Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
- Clothing or Uniform allowance depending upon position
- City contribution to a 401(a) plan $870 or $1560 per year depending upon assignment
- 14 paid holidays
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for job related courses
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013;
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date.)
Salary : $870 - $1,560
