Animal Services Officer I (Animal Services)

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

An animal services officer to join our team. In this role, you will perform tasks related to rabies control, impoundment, education and prevention services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely and humanely capturing and transporting animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
• Investigating reports of rabies exposure, dangerous or vicious animals and proper care violations.
• Participating in prevention services such as teaching bite prevention classes, responsible pet ownership classes, etc.
• Contributing to the programs and services that support the shelter's live outcome goal.
• Establishing quarantines and overseeing home observations.
• Responding to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations as well as after-hours emergency calls as needed at the request of citizens and other government agencies such as the San Angelo Police Department.
• Answering citizen questions and providing assistance and education regarding responsible animal ownership and ordinance requirements and assist in complaint mediation.
• Writing reports and recording data on appropriate forms.
• Issuing citations, drafting court complaints, obtaining seizure warrants and testifying in court.
• Euthanizing animals when necessary, with understanding and compassion for the animal.
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, after hours on call.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Safely handling wild, domestic and livestock animals, including those with unknown temperament.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Using tools to capture, restrain, and transport animals.
• Verbal and written communication, including the ability to draft grammatically correct, concise reports under strict deadlines.
• Public speaking.
• Handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and problem solving under pressure.
• Diffusing heated encounters, both human and animal.
• Adhering to disease management and safety protocols.
• Identifying animal species and breeds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent; and one year of experience working with animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Basic Animal Control Certification must be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Euthanasia Certification must be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Work involves physical demands; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards, and be able to lift up to 80 lbs. Will demonstrate the ability to pull a sled w/ 125 lbs. 100 ft. to demonstrate ability to control animals and transport on a leash/pole.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.