Animal Control Officer

Description

DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Senior Animal Control Officer: Performs animal control functions (animal regulations enforcement; animal care and adoption; licensing; capture and release of wild animals); supervises part-time employees and volunteers; and performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class provide supervision for the part-time and volunteer Animal Control staff when the Senior Animal Control Officer is unavailable. Incumbent may work with immediate supervision or independently and may be on call during off-duty hours for emergency situations. Positions in this class perform work which is structured, seldom varies, and is performed in accordance with established instructions, methods, and procedures. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Incumbent is expected to refer to the supervisor for instruction matters which do not conform to established instruction, policy, or procedure.

Examples of Duties

Conducts a wide variety of animal control and shelter operation duties; investigates and enforces state and local animal regulations; issues citations; investigates animal bites, nuisances, barking, and cruelty complaints; cleans, euthanizes, and feeds animals; files, answers phones, and writes reports; observes safety regulations and safe work practices particularly in the handling of animals and the operation of vehicles; investigates and reports complaints or situations involving animals; drafts bite reports for transmission to the County Health Department; inventories and orders supplies; makes court reports and appears in court as necessary; receives and dispatches calls; answers questions and provides service to the public; maintains and cleans the shelter kennels and buildings (scrubbing walls, sinks, toilets, and picking up animal feces); participates in the public relations activities of the division; operates city vehicles; keeps accurate records; and performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equal to:

Education:

• An Associate of Science Degree in animal science or closely related field or be a Licensed Veterinary Technician;

Desirable Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

AND

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of practical work experience in the care and handling of domestic, agricultural, or wild animals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer operations;

• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures;

• Basic math and record keeping;

• Care and feeding of domestic and wild animals;

• Federal, State, and City laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to animal control;

• Animal disease and illness;

• Administration of vaccinations.

Ability to:

• Work shift work and weekends;

• Operate a personal computer and related devices using city-installed software;

• Interpret laws and ordinances;

• Read, understand, and apply moderately difficult materials;

• Understand policies and procedures and apply them without immediate supervision;

• Maintain simple records;

• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices;

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

• Euthanize animals.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 PM on May 1, 2024 to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form, however the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery at the time of application submission. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application form or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office at the time of application submission. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, a polygraph or voice stress examination, an extensive background investigation, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of basic computer operations; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; basic math and record keeping; care and feeding of domestic and wild animals; Federal, State, and City laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to animal control; animal disease and illness; and administration of vaccinations. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to work shift work and weekends; operate a personal computer and related devices using city-installed software; interpret laws and ordinances; read, understand, and apply moderately difficult materials; understand policies and procedures and apply them without immediate supervision; maintain simple records; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and euthanize animals.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its

terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Clovis offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time positions. For more information on the benefit package, please refer to the City's website under Departments & Services/Personnel/Employee Resources.

01

Carefully complete your Application and Supplemental Questionnaire and submit by the final filing date as indicated on the job announcement. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a complete application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Include a minimum of ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience. Begin with your most current work experience through the previous ten (10) years. If you are unable to include ten (10) years of current and/or previous work experience you must include any combination of work/volunteer experience, academic or vocational school enrollment, and any periods of unemployment. The application may not contain any unexplained gaps in employment periods. Be sure to attach any required documents before submitting the application.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

02

Please answer the following questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in any subsequent competitive assessment to identify those applicants to be invited to continue in the examination process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required supplemental responses. Please do not say, "see resume" or "see application" or your application and supplemental questionnaire will be deemed incomplete.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

03

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. With the completion of this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Yes, I acknowledge and agree to the above statement.

04

Do you possess a current and valid California Driver's License?

• Yes, I possess a current and valid California Driver's License.

• Other, I possess a current and valid Driver's License in another state.

• No, I do not possess a current and valid Driver's License.

05

Please list the expiration date MM/DD/YY of your current and valid California Driver's License. If you currently do not possess a valid California Driver's License, please explain.

06

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have attained from an accredited college or university. Note: Education must be listed under the [Education] section of your application.

• None

• Some College

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

07

Which best describes your education major and supports the education listed on your application?

• Animal Science

• A closely related field

• None of the above

08

If you are meeting the education requirement with a closely related field in the previous question, please specify your education major. If this does not apply to you, type "N/A".

09

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician?

• Yes

• No

10

How many years of extensive work experience do you possess in the care and handling of domestic, agricultural, or wild animals? Note: The work experience you possess must be listed under the [Work Experience] section of your application.

• No Experience

• Less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years, but less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years, but less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more

11

Do you possess work experience cleaning dog and cat kennels?

• Yes

• No

12

Do you possess work experience with facilitating dog and cat adoptions?

• Yes

• No

13

Do you possess work experience with positive interaction with the public?

• Yes

• No

14

Are you willing to euthanize (put to sleep) animals?

• Yes

• No

15

Are you willing to work with animals that may be vicious, unfriendly, or injured?

• Yes

• No

16

Are you willing to clean up after animals on a daily basis knowing that it may include cleaning up animal feces, vomit, and blood?

• Yes

• No

17

Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on call hours?

• Yes

• No

18

I acknowledge that I must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission and must list all the relevant education and experience that I possess on the employment application by the deadline date and time. I understand that if I am successful in the recruitment process, I will be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, a polygraph or voice stress examination, an extensive background investigation, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen to be considered for the Animal Control Officer position.

• Yes, I have read and understand the information listed above.

Required Question

Agency City of Clovis, California

Address 1033 5th Street

Clovis, California, 93612

Phone o: 559-324-2725 f: 559-324-2865

Website http://www.cityofclovis.com