Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer

Description

City of McFarland Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer

Salary Range: $21.07 - $26.97 Bi-weekly: $1,685.52 - $2,157.58 Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the position is responsible for the apprehending and caring of animals, determining the disposition of animals, enforcing various related State and local laws and ordinances, responding to complaints concerning unwanted, escaped, or other nuisance animals, and other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a representative of City of McFarland, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretions in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Respond to calls, captures, and transports and impounds stray animals.
• Interview complainant and identifies animals’ owners.
• Establish quarantines to determine health of animals may impound seriously injured or ill animals and arrange for veterinary care.
• Provide assistance to the public regarding animal control matters; Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.
• Pick up and transport dead animals for disposal.
• Issue citations or notices of violation in the enforcement of ordinances relating to animal control.
• Prepare officer’s reports and maintain files & records.
• Maintain safety and security of Animal Shelter.
• Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
• Input call information and write reports on Software System.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program.
• Procedures involved in the Animal Codes and Regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• Legal actions applicable to Municipal Animal Code compliance. Effective public relations practices. Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

ABILITY TO:

• Read, understand, and explain applicable State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Obtain cooperation and compliance from members of the public by working tactfully and effectively.
• Analyze a situation and adopt a course of action.
• Exercise tact and independent judgment in dealing with the public; speak to a wide range of people; prepare clear and concise reports; present a positive public image.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, agencies, and organizations.
• Handle sick, injured, dangerous, or dead animals and decomposing animal carcasses in a safe and humane manner.
• Learn the physical and behavioral characteristics of animals.
• Learn breed identification; learn and recognize symptoms of rabies and other common animals’ diseases.
• Learn the safe and accurate handling of animal control equipment; euthanize dangerous, sick, or unwanted animals; make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Safely drive a vehicle.
• Perform other tasks as assigned; and work independently.
• Physical activity is required to climb stairs, walking, crouching, crawling, kneeling, twisting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable to lift 75lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.
• Possession of PC 832 Arrest and Control Certificate within one year of employment
• Must be able to pass background.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The City of McFarland offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Comprehensive City paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and Dependents
• Life insurance equal to 1-year base salary with a minimum of $50,000
• Retirement: Deferred Compensation 401(k) -The City of McFarland contributes an additional 10% of an employee's pay each pay period into a 401K plan, at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental life insurance (Optional)
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan (Optional)
• Section 125 Plan Participation
• 12 days' vacation and 12 days sick pay accrued annually
• 12 days Holiday Pay
• 9/80 Work Schedule- every other Friday off to include on call every other weekend

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of McFarland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), requests for special accommodations during any stage of the examination process should be made in a

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.
• Possession of PC 832 Arrest and Control Certificate within one year of employment
• Must be able to pass a background.