Animal Care and Control Officer

Under close supervision performs work of moderate to considerable difficulty enforcing laws and ordinances concerning animal and rabies control; performs related work as assigned.(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

 

• Patrols assigned area to ensure public compliance with ordinances.
  
• Issues citations.
  
• Prepares reports, and files complaints.
  
• Captures and impounds diseased animals in accordance with state and local laws.
  
• Investigates animal related complaints.
  
• Testifies in court.
  
• Performs health checks of quarantined animals.
  
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals.
  
• Performs euthanasia of animals.
  
• Participates in setting up and conducting vaccination clinics.
  
• Works with other agencies.
  
• Works in all types of weather conditions.
  
• Serves as the Program Training Officer for all program staff, including but not limited too; coordination of re-occurring trainings, direct training of Animal Care and Control Officer I on topics (animal control field training, public interaction, report and citation writing, review of reports, etc.)
  
• Assists in development of public education material and primary point of contact for program related trainings.
  
• Primary point of contact for sheltered animals' welfare evaluations.
  
• Secondary point of contact for Emergency Operations/Evacuations regarding animals in desasters.
  
   

Attends meetings in the event that the Program Manager is unavailable and relays pertinent information back to the Program Manager.

• Knowledge of habits and characteristics of animals.
  
• Knowledge of care and feeding of animals.
  
• Knowledge of symptoms of animal health problems.
  
• Knowledge of county geography.
  
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
  
• Skill in apprehending animals.
  
• Skill in use, care and maintenance of animal control equipment and supplies.
  
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
  
• Skill in maintaining documentation and records.
  
• Skill in operating computer software including Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
  
   

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND three years' experience in animal welfare and control, including one year of supervisory experience; OR any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the abilities to perform the duties.

Salary : $38,317 - $47,853