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Performs all duties related to the public education and enforcement of Animal Services ordinances and state and local health laws.
Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures while patrolling and retrieving animals and maintaining kennel and grounds. Ability to lift, crawl, twist, squat and climb while pursuing animals. Employee will be exposed to unleashed dogs, and hostile property and/or business owners. Employees also may work around potentially hazardous chemicals or dangerous animals while moving them to or from different areas. Ability to lift bags of materials such as dog food or animals regularly.
Employee communicates with other employees in the work group and will respond to questions from the general public regarding ordinances, animal services, or animals. Will interact with the public when issuing citations for ordinance violations. May also appear in municipal court to testify. Employee works with schools and civic organizations in providing information about animal services. Employee also contacts outside agencies in order to provide or receive information regarding animal laboratory reports or investigations.
Ability to read and understand manuals and state and other regulations in order to record work activities, complete required records or provide information to the public. Knowledge of the equipment necessary to restrain animals such as catch poles, trucks, and various traps and cages. Skill in math in order to compute and maintain various records and measure chemicals. Employee develops correspondence with other state and local agencies and maintains records.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to obtain a Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within 6 months of employment. Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
Full Time
$42k-49k (estimate)
07/19/2023
07/26/2024
midlandtexas.gov
MIDLAND, TX
500 - 1,000
1911
JED DAVENPORT
$50M - $200M
Vision: Midland 2021, is a growing urban center in Texas, with a healthy economy and a vibrant downtown. We enjoy great living, abundant leisure opportunities, and effective transportation easy movement through our City. Our diverse Midland Community works together for a bright sustainable future; our City is a recognized leader.
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