What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at City of Mt. Juliet?
GENERAL SUMMARY
To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City Ordinances and state laws governing the care and upkeep of animals in the City; and to impound, care for and dispose of animals as appropriate.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Animal Control Director and/or Assistant Director or his/her designee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere and comply with the City of Mt. Juliet Personnel/Police Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Plan routine patrols to search for loose animals; prioritize calls using Animal Control division guidelines; respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and/or vicious animals.
- Patrol city streets and roads in search for stray cats, dogs and other domestic animals.
- Enforcement of applicable laws (federal and state) and local codes, and ordinances; protection of animals and citizens.
- Enforce City animal control laws; explain ordinances relating to the care and keep of animals; issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances; appear in court on applicable cases.
- Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated.
- Euthanize sick, injured or homeless animals as necessary. Cremates animals as needed.
- Assist in conducting education programs including making presentation at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
- Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Works closely with the work of the Volunteer Coordinator and/or volunteers, to ensure compliance to all rules.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate with the police department or other legal officials as needed; sign affidavits as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
With 2-4 months of Animal Control/handling experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
- Must obtain a certification as a Basic Animal Control officer through the National Animal Control Association within one year of employment.
- Euthanasia Certification may be required.
- Must obtain incinerator certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
- Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment.
- Principles and practices of record keeping and recording.
- Pertinent federal, state, local laws, codes and ordinances related to the care and control of animals.
- Proper authorized euthanasia and cremation techniques.
SKILL IN: * Proper authorized vaccination techniques
- Handling, cleaning and grooming of animals, as needed
ABILITY TO: * Enforce animal regulations.
- Work on call as necessary
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control.
- Perform a variety of animal control activities
- Learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques
- Maintain accurate records
- Lift and move weights in excess of 100 pounds including animals, equipment or supplies
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Work with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of Work
- Pass medical physical examination and drug test
- Meet the City’s driving standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for”
- Making observations
- Reading and writing
- Operating assigned equipment
- Communicating with others
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following: * Exposure to dirt, air contaminants, animals, temperature extremes, nose and toxic materials
- Push, pull or lift equipment, supplies, and/or animals weighing over 100 lbs
- Bend, twist, climb, crawl, squat, kneel or stoop to perform animal control duties
- Stand, walk or run to perform animal control duties.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.52 - $27.76 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28