Animal Control Officer

SummaryPerforms a variety of animal control functions on behalf of the City; responds to public inquiries regarding animal control matters; investigates animal control complaints; captures and transports domestic/wild animals ;operates and maintains equipment and vehicles related to animal control; prepares and maintains a variety of animal control records and documentation; and other related dutiesEssential functionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Respond to citizen calls to pick upstray, dangerous,ordead animalsincluding domestic and wild animals, livestock and snakes;remove dead animals from the road; to respond to fireor police emergencies if animalsare present;pick up live or dead animals in any other situation warranting removal using catchpole,leash ortrap and other toolsEnforce the animal control ordinances;investigate bites;investigate complaints ofabuseor neglect; inform citizens of laws; issue citations; appearincourt on behalf of the cityLog calls and activities; write reports; fill out release cards for animalsTransport of animals to area shelter; euthanization of dangerousormaimedanimals,bothdomesticandwild;submission ofspecimensfor rabiestestingCleaning transport and trapping cagesCompetenciesAbove average communication skillsOrganization skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize calls and actions related to the officeAbility to distinguish colorsRegular attendance requiredSupervisory responsibilitiesReceivessupervision from DirectorofSpecial ServicesWork environmentWorkis performed primarily inthefield with office work for documentation.Exposure tovariable weather conditions,Potential hazards during the handling of animals and from hostile citizensPhysical demandsWorkisperformed inastandard office environment and inthefield. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending,reaching, kneeling, crouching,crawling,and lifting of objects upto 50pounds; occasionalliftingofobjects up to 100pounds is involved. Exposure to variableweather conditions, vehicletraffic,uneven terrain, aggressive/sick animals, infectiousdiseases, hazardous chemicals,andpotentially iratemembersofthepublic.Walking and maneuvering on uneven surfacesRequired education and experienceMust have a validTexasDriver's LicenseHigh School diploma or equivalentMust pass criminal history checkMust obtain Animal Control Officer certification within 1 year of hireOther required dutiesPlease note this job requirement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.J-18808-Ljbffr