Animal Services Specialist

Multiple full-time positions available with the Neighborhoods and Community Services Department, Animal Services Division, located at 7077 Elmwood Ave.
Starting Salary: $23.98/hr
Normal Work Days/Hours: Shifts vary with 10 hour days.
Application Deadline Date: June 10, 2025


Responsibilities

The Animal Services Specialist position shifts will vary to ensure staffing seven days a week and 24 hours per day. There will be mandatory overtime and on call shifts to ensure Animal Services staff are available to respond to priority calls and Emergency Services, including Kansas City Police Department and Kansas City Fire Department requests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to complaints of unleashed, unlicensed, vicious, diseased, injured, neglected, abused or stray dogs and other animals.
• Investigates reported issues and takes appropriate action to resolve issues found.
• Documents investigative findings in detail and processes cases.
• Picks up and impounds and delivers to the Animal Shelter animals running at large, which are ill, injured, reported to be rapid, or have bitten persons;
• Trains Community Engagement officers in proper use of all relevant equipment and field operations.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in difficult, technical, or sensitive situations.
• Educates animal owners on requirements of the City of Kansas City code of ordinances and responsible pet ownership.
• Conducts Community outreach and education regarding Animal Health and Safety.
• Issues citations and/or warrants for owners violating animal control ordinances when necessary; appears in court as city prosecution witness.
• Works with the City of Kansas City Prosecutor to develop cases for prosecution.
• Utilizes and maintains assigned animal control equipment and vehicles.
• Obtains certification to utilize specialized tools in the field.
• Develop expertise in specialized field identified and assigned by the Animal Services Division Manager
• Assists Law enforcement and emergency services as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES Accredited Bachelors Degree OR Associates degree and two (2) years experience in Animal health and safety, health and safety inspection, neighborhood/community assistance or code enforcement OR High School Graduation or equivalency and four (4) years experience in Animal health and safety, health and safety inspection, neighborhood/community assistance or code enforcement. Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO. Must possess or be eligible to obtain the required Security License Type A from the Kansas City Police Department. Must be able to lift 50 pounds to chest height or 100 pounds with assistance, work in hazardous and extreme weather conditions, and handle animals with unknown or aggressive temperaments. Must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the City. Will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen. Must pass a background check as proscribed by the City. Must possess certification as an Animal Control Officer II through MACA, NACA or an equivalent approved by the Animal Services Division Manager within the first 6 months of appointment.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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