Animal Welfare Officer I - March 28, 2024, Hiring Event For Oklahoma City Public Schools High School Students

THIS IS OPEN TO OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS -- MARCH 28, 2024, HIRING EVENT ONLY

$18.98 - $29.36 Hourly

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

Attention Applicants: On-site interviews will be offered to qualified applicants (valid photo ID required) during the City of Oklahoma City Hiring Event, Thursday, March 28, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Douglass High School, 900 N. Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117. Interview questions are included in the supplemental questions. Upon receiving and accepting a job offer, applicants will be referred for physical examinations and drug testing (if applicable based on position) that will be conducted on-site as part of the City's background process for employment. Criminal history checks and Motor Vehicle Reports (if applicable based on position) will also be obtained following the event as part of the background process.

An eligibility list will be established from this posting consistent with Memorandum of Understanding dated January 30, 2024. The eligibility list will be in effect for 180 days from the date of the final selection procedure and will be used to fill future vacancies.

Important Application Information: Applicants are required to complete an online job knowledge test at the time of application. There are 50 items on this job knowledge test, and completion will require up to 60 minutes. This time is in addition to the time needed to complete the application and respond to the supplemental questions. Applicants will not be able to submit their applications without completing this job knowledge test.

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Applicants must receive a score of 70 percent or better on this job knowledge test, be eligible for employment with the City of Oklahoma City and meet the minimum qualifications to receive further consideration in the employment process.

The use of cell phones, smart watches, or any other devices/methods to research test answers is strictly prohibited by the City of Oklahoma City and will result in applicants being disqualified from consideration.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process are encouraged to notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. However, an eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies in the department, per provisions of the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The Animal Welfare Officer I is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The incumbent must successfully complete a prescribed course of training administered by the Animal Welfare Division to include animal welfare and care and customer service. In addition, the Animal Welfare Division will provide training concerning laws/regulations and departmental policies and procedures. Essential job functions include: performing various tasks related to the care and upkeep of shelter animals, such as, feeding, watering and exercising animals; cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining shelter equipment and facilities; conducting kennel inventory; assisting in monitoring the medical/behavior status of animals; assisting in identifying potentially adoptable animals' driving animals to outside veterinary locations; and driving to landfill for disposal of dead animals. Other duties include: assisting in the euthanasia and disposition of animals; educating, counseling, and exchanging information with the public and co-workers concerning animals, lost and found, and adoption; completion of bite reports; and initiating citations on behalf of citizens. Daily assignments are received verbally and in writing from the supervisor and are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic and wild animals.

• Knowledge of basic methods of animal welfare and care.

• Knowledge of small animal/livestock behavior and their care.

• Skill in communicating with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to handle animals safely and humanely.

• Ability to work with animals of various sizes and temperaments.

• Ability to follow instructions.

• Ability to work with others.

• Ability to deal with public.

• Willingness to work with sick, injured and/or vicious animals.

• Willingness to euthanize animals.

• Willingness to work with and dispose of animals.

• Willingness to work around noxious odors.

• Willingness to follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

• Possession of valid driver license (Operator).

NOTE: The incumbent will be required to successfully complete a prescribed course of training administered by the Animal Welfare Division. The training will consist of information regarding the safe and proper handling of animals, applicable laws or regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required.

• Conduct: (1) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; (2) demonstrates humility; (3) encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; (4) makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; (5) takes responsibility for actions and decisions; (6) resilient; (7) leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; (8) speaks up and challenges the status quo; (9) relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization.

• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.

• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.

• Safety: (1) Complies with all safety policies and practices; (2) promotes a safe work environment; (3) participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.

• Workplace Standards: (1) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; (2) ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; (3) notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; (4) accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; (5) completes work timely and correctly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outside occasionally, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.

• Constant contact with water at worksite.

• Will work in cramped, confined areas such as animal cages, which may be close to the ground or high up.

• Exposed to steady and loud noises.

• Frequent exposure to toxins such as chemicals used in the euthanization process.

• Exposed to large concentrations of noxious odors.

• Possibility of animal bites.

• Frequently exposed to chemical irritants such as disinfectant, bleach and flea dip.

• Possibility of infections or illness caused by disease carrying animals.

• Will work on slick floors and uneven surfaces

• Will care for and handle large animals, including livestock of all types

• Exposed to allergy-causing agents such as dust; bee or wasp stings; poison oak, ivy and sumac; etc.

• Local travel on a daily basis.

• Required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours and occasional overtime.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to lift, push, and pull objects such as animals weighing up to 75 lbs.

• Stamina to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.

• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach frequently and for extended periods of time to perform duties such as loading and unloading animals on and off a truck and in and out of carriers, cages and kennels and cleaning at or just above the floor surface level.

• Gross body coordination and balance enough to remain upright while capturing large animals such as cattle, horses, etc.

• Mobility enough to continually move oneself from place to place.

• Manual dexterity enough to perform duties such as placing identification collars on animals and completing forms.

• Near vision enough to read items such as forms, tags or animal identification numbers, etc.

• Far vision enough to be able to perform duties such as identifying species of animal from a distance (e.g. skunk vs. cat).

• Visual color discrimination enough to perform tasks such as distinguishing color of animals for identification purposes.

• Hearing enough to identify and locate sounds in a noisy environment.

• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by telephone.

OTHER DETAILS

Note: This position requires you to be at least 18 years old at the time you make application.

Note: All applicants are encouraged to print, complete, and sign the background investigation forms emailed to you and submit those documents to your school representative as directed OR bring those documents with you to the hiring event on March 28, 2024. If you are under the age of 18 at the time you make application, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign the background investigation forms.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.