Animal Control Officer (Non-Certified)

Job posted until filled.

Non-certified position.

Entry salary is $36,117.90 ($17.36/hour)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to perform walk-through inspections of the shelter to ensure it stays clean and in order. This position also is to supply and supervise inmates and instruct them of cleaning the shelter. Answers phones to ensure that road officers are assigned to jobs, and logs into computer dispatch to know officers’ whereabouts at all times in case of an emergency call. Sends officers out on calls as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

• Enters animals into the computer system.
• Assigns animals to particular kennels.
• Interacts with and serves the public bringing in animals.
• Answers phones, takes complaints, and dispatches calls.
• Vets animals to prepare them for adoption.
• Determines the adoptability of animals on the holding side.
• Ensures the shelter is clean.
• Works on animal complaints.
• Assists in euthanizing animals.
• Follows up on previous complaints.
• Sets and picks up animal traps.
• Manages supplies and inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of state and county laws pertaining to animals.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of how to handle friendly and feral domesticated animals.
• Ability to supervise 4-9 inmates at any given time.
• Ability to know the laws of animal control and county ordinance.
• Ability to catch animals that are running loose.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Required: Valid driver's license. Training seminars on handling and capturing animals. 
• Preferred: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. 

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a demanding indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter weather, noise, and/or chemical hazards.