Animal Control Clerk

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Definition

Under the direct supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor, maintains the animal control center; and records and reports as directed by the supervisor. Performs

a wide variety of clerical/secretarial duties in support of the Animal Control office including processing and maintaining documents, correspondence, and statistics, and provides information and assistance to the public. Performs all clerical/secretarial duties such as typing, filing, copying, answering phones and handling money. In addition to the listed duties, position is responsible for impound and adoption paperwork which will include handling pets being brought into facility for adoption or return to owner.

Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties—Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

· Operate a computer terminal and printer, type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of reports and records, memos, letters and other materials.

· Provide assistance to department personnel and the public as may be needed.

· Respond to telephone inquiries and requests.

· Assist the Animal Control Supervisor with implementation, administration, and enforcement of County Order and all state laws adopted by the Texas Department of Health establishing minimum standards of rabies control.

· Maintain up-to-date records and file reports on daily activities as directed by supervisor.

· Assist with coordinating providers or services as directed by supervisor.

· Assist with collection of fees.

Other important duties and responsibilities

· The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

Ability to:

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Write routine reports and correspondence.

· Speak effectively before the general public or employees of organization.

· Perform basic math skills, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

· Manage animals.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relations with the public.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

High School diploma or GED

At least one year of experience working with animals; or any equivalent combination of experience in Animal Control or Office Management.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s license in good standing.

Miscellaneous Information

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee may work in high, precarious places and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. This position has been identified with possible risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The position is exposed to foul odors.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties required by his or her supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000