Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.We are currently seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as a full-time Animal Control Officer within Community and Neighborhood Services. Candidates must have a strong commitment for the compassionate care of animals and be dedicated to the safety and the general health of the community.
The Town offers a competitive benefits package:
http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday / 1:00 pm - 11 pm. Must be able to work swing shift, weekends and holidays. On-call required every third week. Will assist on other shifts for staffing coverage as needed.
Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30 per hour
Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94 per hour
- Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
- Protects the general health of the community by responding to citizen's grievances; responds to calls for service; captures, contains, and impounds animals at-large, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.
- Investigates reports of animal cruelty cases, animal bites, and code violations.
- Documents general animal control activity by preparing complaint reports, issuing citations and testifying in court when needed.
- Prepares and presents public education presentations relating to animal services.
- Assist in the administration of the animal licensing process.
- Provides education and support to the public in obtaining animal licenses.
- Transportation of animals to the appropriate animal shelter and or facility.
- Work requires the ability to read and understand laws, statutes, veterinarian records, and Town codes. The ability to write criminal reports, letters, memos, and general correspondence.
- Provides animal related information to public; responds to questions regarding animal and rabies control issues; assists with animal clinics.
- High school diploma or equivalency plus six-months of training/education past the high school equivalency
- Over one year as an animal control officer or in a related field such as peace officer/investigator, K-9 handler/trainer, veterinarian office, animal shelter, and code enforcement.
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.
Within six months of employment, employee must have completed the following:
- Animal Control Officer certification
- Additional job related training as required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:- Valid Arizona Driver License
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50-pound lift test
- Ability to pass the Town of Marana motor vehicle records check (see below)
- Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check (see below)
Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted on candidates who are being considered for employment. This investigation will be based upon information supplied by the candidate and will include a polygraph examination and submission of fingerprints for a full criminal history record check and motor vehicle check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Animal Control Officer certification
- Animal Handling experience
RECRUITMENT PROCESSIf you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.
REVIEW PROCESS Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on
11/25/2024.
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500
QUESTIONSHuman Resources Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
