Animal Control Officer I

Summary

Animal Control Enforcement Officer

Under supervision to enforce and communicate laws and ordinances pertaining to the treatment and control of large and small animals; to respond to animal emergencies; and to educate the public on animal care. This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies in the Municipal Enforcement Department. The City is seeking candidates with experience in animal control.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of: Basic principles of law enforcement, and regulations pertaining to animals. General principles of animal care, and disease treatment and prevention. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary for animal control. Basic mathematical principles and operations English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment. Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Learn to operate a variety of animal control equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Learn methods and techniques of licensing, controlling, and disposing of animals. Learn methods and procedures of animal collection and impoundment. Learn operational characteristics of animal control equipment and tools. Learn, interpret, apply and enforce pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to animal control. Identify breed and gender of animals. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Prepare clear and concise reports. Respond to requests and inquiries from the public. Understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of animal control experience is desirable. Training: Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by training in animal care and control. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a PC832 Certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Animal Control Certification recognized by the State of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Euthanasia Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid Certificates. Certified in weapon's handling, and chemical capture procedures, including chemical tranquilizer and deployment devices. Special Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 60 lbs.; exposure to heat, cold, noise, outdoors, chemicals, syringes, and needles; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Benefits

Holidays: The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year. Vacation: Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual). Paid Leave: Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave. Retirement: Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is responsible for the full member contribution. Health Benefits: The City shall pay the median amount of all medical insurance offered for medical insurance premiums (currently $2,519.53 per month) for the employee and two dependents. Dental/Vision: The City's dental plan pays up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars per month of the premium for either the Dental HMO or PPO. The City also provides vision-care reimbursement up to eight hundred fifty ($850.00) dollars. Life Insurance: The City provides a life-insurance policy of $50,000 to each full-time employee. Flexible Spending Account: The City provides a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses. Educational Incentive: An employee who holds a verified Master's degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a seven (7%) percent incentive pay to their annual salary. Also, an employee who holds a Doctorate degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a two (2%) percent educational incentive pay increase to their base salary hourly rate. The maximum cumulative educational incentive pay for Master's and Doctorate degrees shall not exceed nine (9%) percent. Bilingual Compensation: Bilingual compensation is available for oral and written translation for those employees whose duties include enforcement, public counter or reception responsibilities, as needed and on a case by case basis. Premium pay varies from ($125.00 — $150.00) per month. Educational Reimbursement: The Educational reimbursement program consists of full reimbursement up to the limit of three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars per fiscal year, per eligible employee. Specific courses, degree and certificate programs require pre-authorization by the City Manager's Office.

Job Description

Animal Control Enforcement Officer

Under supervision to enforce and communicate laws and ordinances pertaining to the treatment and control of large and small animals; to respond to animal emergencies; and to educate the public on animal care. This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies in the Municipal Enforcement Department. The City is seeking candidates with experience in animal control.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of: Basic principles of law enforcement, and regulations pertaining to animals. General principles of animal care, and disease treatment and prevention. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary for animal control. Basic mathematical principles and operations English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment. Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Learn to operate a variety of animal control equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Learn methods and techniques of licensing, controlling, and disposing of animals. Learn methods and procedures of animal collection and impoundment. Learn operational characteristics of animal control equipment and tools. Learn, interpret, apply and enforce pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to animal control. Identify breed and gender of animals. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Prepare clear and concise reports. Respond to requests and inquiries from the public. Understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of animal control experience is desirable. Training: Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by training in animal care and control. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City's automobile insurance. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a PC832 Certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Animal Control Certification recognized by the State of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Euthanasia Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid Certificates. Certified in weapon's handling, and chemical capture procedures, including chemical tranquilizer and deployment devices. Special Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 60 lbs.; exposure to heat, cold, noise, outdoors, chemicals, syringes, and needles; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Benefits

Holidays: The City observes fifteen (15) holidays per year. Vacation: Accrual of eight (8) hours of vacation per month of service for years one (1) through five (5) of employment (maximum of 300 hours accrual). Paid Leave: Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month of service (maximum of 340 hours accrual). Other leaves provided include bereavement (up to 5 days) and jury duty leave. Retirement: Retirement benefits shall be provided at 2% @ 60 PERS retirement formula for existing PERS members or 2% @ 62 for new hires entering the CalPERS system for the first time (pursuant to the City's contract with PERS and as required by law). The employee is responsible for the full member contribution. Health Benefits: The City shall pay the median amount of all medical insurance offered for medical insurance premiums (currently $2,519.53 per month) for the employee and two dependents. Dental/Vision: The City's dental plan pays up to two hundred ($200.00) dollars per month of the premium for either the Dental HMO or PPO. The City also provides vision-care reimbursement up to eight hundred fifty ($850.00) dollars. Life Insurance: The City provides a life-insurance policy of $50,000 to each full-time employee. Flexible Spending Account: The City provides a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses and a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses. Educational Incentive: An employee who holds a verified Master's degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a seven (7%) percent incentive pay to their annual salary. Also, an employee who holds a Doctorate degree from an Accredited University will be eligible to receive a two (2%) percent educational incentive pay increase to their base salary hourly rate. The maximum cumulative educational incentive pay for Master's and Doctorate degrees shall not exceed nine (9%) percent. Bilingual Compensation: Bilingual compensation is available for oral and written translation for those employees whose duties include enforcement, public counter or reception responsibilities, as needed and on a case by case basis. Premium pay varies from ($125.00 — $150.00) per month. Educational Reimbursement: The Educational reimbursement program consists of full reimbursement up to the limit of three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars per fiscal year, per eligible employee. Specific courses, degree and certificate programs require pre-authorization by the City Manager's Office.