Animal Control Officer Assistant (3352)

City of Lowell

Job Description

Police Department

Animal Control Officer Assistant

Job Title: Animal Control Officer Assistant (2000-80, 3352)

Department: Police Department

Reports To: Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Traffic Division Sergeant, other designated personnel.

Union: AFSCME 1705

FLSA: Non Exempt

Salary: $21.3628 (min) to $25.5820 (max) per hour; 40 hrs/ week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enforces the municipal ordinance requiring restraint of dogs;
• Kills or causes to be killed any dog or other animal that is injured, maimed, diseased or poses a health threat to the public; Makes and refers complaints against owners of dogs not properly licensed, collared and restrained;
• Picks up unleased and stray dogs and other stray animals that pose a threat to the public;
• Collects the bodies of small animals found dead within the municipality and disposes of them; Assists in handles all matters and complaints pertaining to dogs and other animals;
• Keeps records of the number of animals killed, restrained, their owners, number of complaints and other information required by law;
• Capable of tranquilizing animals.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Position is subject to be on-call.

Must possess ability to obtain license to carry firearm. Failure to obtain license to carry firearm within six (6) months of employment will be grounds for termination.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Applicant must be dependable, reliable and able to be on call when necessary.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with restraining dogs and small animals.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply section 137 and 175 of chapter 140 of M.G.L.
• Ability to check and verify information. Ability to keep accurate information. Ability to compute fees, charges, etc.
• Valid and current driver's license required.
• Proof of up-to-date tetanus and rabies shot, and other crucial vaccinations required.

DRIVER'S LICENSES

Valid and current Driver’s license required. Must possess ability to obtain license to carry firearm.

Failure to obtain license to carry firearm within six (6) months of employment will be grounds for termination.

Must attend and successfully complete Animal Control Officer Certification course through Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, the National Animal Control Officers Association or another accredited animal control officer certification course accepted by the City of Lowell Police Department- Animal Control Division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires physical with drug screen, and CORI post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of December 19, 2022 by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal: https://ess.lowellma.gov/employmentopportunities

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

EOE/AA/504 Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.36 - $25.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $21 - $26