ANIMAL CONTROL TECH

Description

JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : ANIMAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

This entry level position is responsible for completing various training functions to protect and serve the community against stray animals, dog bites and rabies infections. Receives and responds to nuisance complaints, neglect complaints, and bite calls. Writes citations, reports, and conducts investigations as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Protects and serves the community against stray animals, dog bites and rabies infections.

Participates in training programs, processes and procedures, to include :

• receiving and responding to nuisance complaints, neglect complaints, and bite calls;
• trapping and impounding stray animals;
• writing citations, reports, and conducting investigations, as required;
• investigating complaints involving abuse or neglect;
• educating the public on animal control related issues; and,
• attending court hearings to provide testimony, and assisting in prosecuting related cases.

Cleans cages and cares for impounded animals.

Performs routine clerical tasks to include maintaining files, preparing reports and documents, and collecting fees.

Operates a personal computer, printer, copier, fax, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a high school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Secure / Non-Secure or higher certification through the Georgia Department of Corrections is required within the first year of employment.

Must be available for on-call duty as assigned; including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

When on-call, must be able to arrive on the scene within thirty minutes of call.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and / or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and / or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, hazardous materials, toxic agents, animal / wildlife attacks, animal / human bites, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude / irate customers.

Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.