What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER position at City of San Angelo Texas?
Position will be open until filled.
We are currently seeking:
An animal services officer to join our team. In this role, you will perform tasks related to rabies control, impoundment, education and prevention services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely and humanely capturing and transporting animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
- Investigating reports of rabies exposure, dangerous or vicious animals and proper care violations.
- Participating in prevention services such as teaching bite prevention classes, responsible pet ownership classes, etc.
- Contributing to the programs and services that support the shelter's live outcome goal.
- Establishing quarantines and overseeing home observations.
- Responding to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations as well as after-hours emergency calls as needed at the request of citizens and other government agencies such as the San Angelo Police Department.
- Answering citizen questions and providing assistance and education regarding responsible animal ownership and ordinance requirements and assist in complaint mediation.
- Writing reports and recording data on appropriate forms.
- Issuing citations, drafting court complaints, obtaining seizure warrants and testifying in court.
- Euthanizing animals when necessary, with understanding and compassion for the animal.
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, after hours on call.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Requirements and Skills:
- Safely handling wild, domestic and livestock animals, including those with unknown temperament.
- Using computers and related software applications.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Using tools to capture, restrain, and transport animals.
- Verbal and written communication, including the ability to draft grammatically correct, concise reports under strict deadlines.
- Public speaking.
- Handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and problem solving under pressure.
- Diffusing heated encounters, both human and animal.
- Adhering to disease management and safety protocols.
- Identifying animal species and breeds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent; and one year of experience working with animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
- Basic Animal Control Certification must be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Euthanasia Certification must be completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Work involves physical demands; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards, and be able to lift up to 80 lbs. Will demonstrate the ability to pull a sled w/ 125 lbs. 100 ft. to demonstrate ability to control animals and transport on a leash/pole.
Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.
