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Summary

Investigates and takes appropriate enforcement action for violations of city-wide animal cruelty laws and animal regulatory laws. Ensures safety of both citizens and animal welfare regarding animal control.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responds to citizen calls (about 20 per day with full staffing) to perform the following: picks up strays, removes and disposes of deceased animals including domestic and wild animals, livestock and snakes (venomous)
Responds to fire or police emergencies if animals present
Interacts with agitated and injured animals involved in stressful situations
Enforces animal control ordinances, investigate bites, informs citizens of laws, issues citations for non-compliance and appears in court on behalf of the City
Answers and dispatches activities for Animal Services and prepares reports accordingly
Scrubs, disinfects, and dries the kennel area
Supplies animals with fresh food, clean water, and clean bedding
Performs custodial duties to maintain the general cleanliness of the facility and grounds
Assists in preparing animals for euthanasia and in properly disposing of remains
Prepares specimens for rabies submission samples
Accepts, receives, and / or collects payments
Assists customers daily at the shelter with intakes, reclaims, and adoptions
Maintains status of compliance with adopted and reclaimed animals
Participates in monthly on-call rotation (Monday 5pm to the following Monday 8am) - receives standby pay
Organizes and directs volunteers as assigned
Follows policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience working with animals in an animal hospital, shelter, or related animal facility
Knowledge of procedures used in the humane care, feeding, handling and restraining of animals
Able to maintain certifications by completing CEU’s as required
Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccine or current titer completed within 6 months of employment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Obtain Animal Control Officer Certification within one year
Obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician training within 120 days after hire

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