JOB
Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (PDF). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application for it to be considered complete.
Under general supervision, assists in controlling the animal population and educates the public on proper care and containment of animals.
When filling out your reference section please ensure:
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All references are responsible adults of reputable standing in their communities, business, or profession.
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You have known them for at least 7 years
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Include references who know you well , such as social and family friends, co-workers, and military acquaintances.
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Do NOT include relatives, employers, housemates, or other individuals listed elsewhere in your application.
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All 5 references requested are required and will be contacted. Any application without the required references or with falsified information will be considered incomplete and will not be continued through the process.
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If you do not list a valid email for references, this will delay the process.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Responds to citizen’s complaints and enforces local and state laws concerning animal control;
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Captures, restrains, and impounds animals;
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Follows-up on bite cases;
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Euthanizes animals as needed;
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Prepares and maintains accurate records (including, but not limited to drugs logs), and reports of activities, incidents, and offenses;
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Maintains inventories of equipment, materials, and supplies required to support daily operations;
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Works closely with the public and gives suggestions or advice on problems and care relating to animals;
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Prepares and transports animal remains for testing to the Rabies Lab in cases of suspect rabid animals;
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Issues citations for violations of County and/or State animal ordinances and regulations;
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Testifies as an expert witness in court for animal cruelty cases;
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Ensures that animals in custody are maintained in a healthy and sanitary environment as required by state laws and the liabilities incurred with the seizure of personal property;
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Inputs data into shelter software;
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Computes fees and issues receipts to owners claiming animals;
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Maintains, fuels, and services vehicles;
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Providing mature, experienced judgments during potentially hostile situations as well as regarding the legal and technical aspects of law enforcement;
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Maintaining strict confidentiality;
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Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisor, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys, bonding companies and the general public;
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Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules;
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Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusion;
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Performing various mathematical calculations;
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Performing effectively under stressful working conditions;
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Multitasking and adjusting to constantly-changing projects and prioritizing job scheduling daily;
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Operating a computer and various software applications.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to high. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a variety of environments to include, office, automobile, hospitals, jails, and courts of law. The employee is also exposed to outside weather conditions while assigned to various special cases. The assignments may require travel outside of the County to locations in other states. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
