Animal Control Officer

Summary

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to administer, communicate, investigate and enforce all codes, ordinances and regulations related to animal control, animal cruelty and neglect, and perform related duties to promote education and compliance with laws regulating animal treatment. This is accomplished by identifying violations; issuing warning and citations; performing animal rescue, and educating the community on animal care and compliance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling, with proper equipment, domesticated animals and urban wildlife.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs.

occasionally or negligible

weights frequently; sitting

most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs.

occasionally; 10 lbs.

frequently; or negligible

amounts constantly; OR

requires walking or standing

to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs.

occasionally; 10-25 lbs.

frequently; or up to 10 lbs.

constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs.

occasionally; 10-25 lbs.

frequently; or up to 10-20

lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs.

occasionally; 50-100 lbs.

frequently; or up to 20-50

lbs. constantly.

Code Essential Functions % of Time

M Identifies violations by patrolling city limits; observing areas of alleged violations; interviewing available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated; responding to calls; and proactively issuing citations and warnings 35 %

H Performs animal rescue duties and aides animals in distress by picking up animals; freeing trapped animals or rescuing strays; removing animals from inhumane conditions; safely disposing of animals; and transporting animals to shelters for treatment, care, or impoundment/quarantine. 35 %

L Educates citizens on safety and benefits of both domestic animals and wildlife by giving presentations on animal safety and care; coordinating trap lending services to residents; and providing instruction on removing nuisance animals from homes 15 %

H Performs related administrative duties by verifying animal billing; completing trap lending and other related services paperwork; and completing monthly reports 15 %

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education Work requires knowledge of specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-month/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certificate may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience Previous experience is preferred but not required

Supervision Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human

Collaboration Skills Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Freedom to Act Receives General Direction: The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.

Budget

Responsibility Job has no budgetary responsibilities.

Reading Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification & Other Requirements Valid driver's license; Basic Animal Control required within 1 year of employment.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary Light Medium X Heavy Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs.

occasionally or negligible

weights frequently;

sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs.

occasionally, 10 lbs.

frequently, or negligible

amounts constantly OR

requires walking or standing

to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs.

occasionally, 10-25 lbs.

frequently, or up to 10

lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs.

occasionally, 10-25 lbs.

frequently, or up to 10-20

lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs.

occasionally, 50-100 lbs.

frequently, or up to 20-50

lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

C F O R N

Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

2/3 or more of the time. From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Up to 1/3 of the time. Less than 1 hour per week. Never occurs.Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

-Physical Demand- -Frequency- -Brief Description-

Standing O Communicating with co-workers

Sitting F Desk work and driving

Walking F Around work site and to other departments/offices

Lifting F Supplies, equipment, files, and animals

Carrying O Supplies, equipment, files, and animals

Pushing/Pulling R

Reaching O For supplies

Handling F Paperwork

Fine Dexterity F Computer keyboard, telephone pad

Kneeling O Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals

Crouching F Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals

Crawling R Inside attics/pipes/ditches

Bending F Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals

Twisting F Getting inside vehicle

Climbing R Stairs and on step stool

Balancing R On step stools

Vision C Observing work site, reading, computer screen, driving

Hearing F Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

Talking F Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

Foot Controls F Driving

Other

(specified if applicable) N

Supplemental Information

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:

Computer, printer, and related software, telephone, copier, catch pole, mace, traps, transfer cages, fatal plus, snake tongs, syringes, pet treats, nets, carriers, leashes, and related office materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

C F O R N

Continuously Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

-Health and Safety Factors-

Mechanical Hazards N

Chemical Hazards R

Electrical Hazards R

Fire Hazards N

Explosives N

Communicable Diseases R

Physical Danger or Abuse F

Other (see 1 below) N(1) N/A

D W M S N

Daily Several Several Seasonally Never

Times Per Times Per

Week Month

-Environmental Factors-

Respiratory Hazards D

Extreme Temperatures S

Noise and Vibration N

Wetness/Humidity S

Physical Hazards D

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Gloves, goggles, and rain coat.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

F O R N

Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Up to 1/3 of the time Less than 1 hour per week Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands- -Frequency-

Time Pressure R

Emergency Situation O

Frequent Change of Tasks R

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime R

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously R

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team R

Tedious or Exacting Work R

Noisy/Distracting Environment R

Other (see 2 below) N(2) N/A

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Office Environment Vehicle

Warehouse Outdoors X

Shop Other

Recreation/Neighborhood Center