Town of Berkley
Job Description
Interim Assistant Animal Control Officer (Per Diem)
Position Title: Interim Assistant Animal Control Officer (Per Diem)
Department: Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator
Appointing Authority: Board of Selectmen
Status: On-call position
General Purpose
Under the direction of the Town Administrator and in coordination with the Animal Control Officer, Police Department, and regional partners, performs animal control and public safety duties on an as-needed basis. The position provides emergency animal control coverage during periods when the primary Animal Control Officer is unavailable and may assist with routine animal control activities as assigned.
This is a per diem, on-call position with no guaranteed minimum hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Respond to dispatched emergency animal control calls.
· Capture and impound stray domestic animals.
· Investigate dog bites and quarantine orders.
· Respond to dangerous dog complaints.
· Handle injured domestic animals.
· Coordinate with veterinarians, shelters, police, fire, and state agencies.
· Enforce applicable provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 140 relating to animal control.
· Prepare reports and maintain records.
· Issue citations or warnings when authorized.
· Testify in court when necessary.
· Maintain Town-issued equipment and vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
· Massachusetts Animal Control Officer certification or ability to obtain.
· Experience handling domestic animals.
· Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
· Ability to safely capture animals.
· Ability to communicate with the public.
· Ability to lift approximately 75 pounds.
Education & Experience
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Previous experience in animal control, veterinary services, law enforcement, animal shelter operations, wildlife management, or a related field is preferred.
· Massachusetts Animal Control Officer certification is preferred or must be obtained within a reasonable period following appointment, as required by law or Town policy.
· Valid Massachusetts driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
· Certification in animal handling, humane capture, first aid, or related disciplines is desirable.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes; safely operate animal control equipment and a motor vehicle; and work outdoors in all weather conditions. The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally more with assistance. Vision, hearing, and manual dexterity sufficient to safely perform animal handling and enforcement duties are required.
Schedule
This is an as-needed position. Hours vary depending on call volume and operational needs.
Compensation consists of an on-call stipend plus hourly compensation for dispatched responses in accordance with the Town's compensation schedule.
$50 per designated on-call day, plus $25 per hour for dispatched responses, with a minimum compensation of two (2) hours per dispatched call. Time worked in excess of the two-hour minimum shall be compensated in 15-minute increments.
Appointment
Position is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and serves subject to applicable Massachusetts General Laws and Town policy.
Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
