What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control and Protection Officer IV - SR-21 position at County of Hawai`i?
JOB
Supervises and participates in the response to requests for animal control and protection services; performs complex tasks and enforces compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the humane care, control, protection, and impoundment of animals; and performs other related duties as required.There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Animal Control and Protection Agency in Puna.(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Special Working Conditions: The Animal Control and Protection Agency is a seven (7) day a week operation. Working hours may include four (4) day/ten (10) hour workdays, weekend, and holiday work as required. Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises, participates, and trains staff in the response to complaints in regard to stray animals, loose animals, animal cruelty and attacks; investigates reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty.Supervises and participates in investigations including the most complex in regard to stray, loose, dangerous, and injured animals, animal cruelty and attacks; prepares reports as required; maintains accurate and legible case files, work records, forms and reports, including accounts of investigative findings and other information.Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; prepares performance evaluations and counsels as necessary; investigates allegations by the public of misconduct by subordinate staff; participates and recommends personnel actions including hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplinary actions and termination to the Animal Control and Protection Manager.Conducts patrols and humanely captures and removes stray, uncontrolled, injured or abused animals from undesirable conditions and transports them to the shelter for impoundment. Produces and maintains accurate and legible case files, work records and forms, and reports, including accounts of investigative findings and other information; uses a computer to access, input and retrieve work-related information, maintain case files and records and produce written reports.Provides information on laws and regulations governing the treatment, care and control of animals to the public; participates in outreach services; educates the public about animal issues and responsible pet ownership and promotes a humane and caring attitude towards animals.Keeps up to date on Federal, State, and County laws, codes, and regulations relating to animal control and protection, governing the treatment, care, and control, and protection of animals.Appears in court for testimony when required.Safely and humanely euthanizes sick, injured, and/or dangerous animals in compliance with agency polices and procedures.Recommends personnel actions including hire, transfer, promotion, termination, and disciplinary actions.Assists in the development and revision of procedures and forms.Attends and participates in agency, shelter, meetings, community, and educational presentations and events.Regularly inspects equipment and vehicles for damage and wear; maintains equipment and assigned vehicles and notifies Animal Control and Protection Administrator of any mechanical issues or other problems; keeps accurate records and inventory of vehicles and equipment.Safely operates a vehicle to perform work-related travel.Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates,Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Supervises and participates in the response to requests for animal control and protection services; performs complex tasks and enforces compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the humane care, control, protection, and impoundment of animals; and performs other related duties as required.There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Animal Control and Protection Agency in Puna.(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.Special Working Conditions: The Animal Control and Protection Agency is a seven (7) day a week operation. Working hours may include four (4) day/ten (10) hour workdays, weekend, and holiday work as required. Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises, participates, and trains staff in the response to complaints in regard to stray animals, loose animals, animal cruelty and attacks; investigates reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty.Supervises and participates in investigations including the most complex in regard to stray, loose, dangerous, and injured animals, animal cruelty and attacks; prepares reports as required; maintains accurate and legible case files, work records, forms and reports, including accounts of investigative findings and other information.Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; prepares performance evaluations and counsels as necessary; investigates allegations by the public of misconduct by subordinate staff; participates and recommends personnel actions including hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplinary actions and termination to the Animal Control and Protection Manager.Conducts patrols and humanely captures and removes stray, uncontrolled, injured or abused animals from undesirable conditions and transports them to the shelter for impoundment. Produces and maintains accurate and legible case files, work records and forms, and reports, including accounts of investigative findings and other information; uses a computer to access, input and retrieve work-related information, maintain case files and records and produce written reports.Provides information on laws and regulations governing the treatment, care and control of animals to the public; participates in outreach services; educates the public about animal issues and responsible pet ownership and promotes a humane and caring attitude towards animals.Keeps up to date on Federal, State, and County laws, codes, and regulations relating to animal control and protection, governing the treatment, care, and control, and protection of animals.Appears in court for testimony when required.Safely and humanely euthanizes sick, injured, and/or dangerous animals in compliance with agency polices and procedures.Recommends personnel actions including hire, transfer, promotion, termination, and disciplinary actions.Assists in the development and revision of procedures and forms.Attends and participates in agency, shelter, meetings, community, and educational presentations and events.Regularly inspects equipment and vehicles for damage and wear; maintains equipment and assigned vehicles and notifies Animal Control and Protection Administrator of any mechanical issues or other problems; keeps accurate records and inventory of vehicles and equipment.Safely operates a vehicle to perform work-related travel.Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript,a valid driver's license,a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/orcertificates,Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV. Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
