DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Animal Services: Performs animal control functions (animal regulations enforcement; animal care and adoption; licensing; capture and release of wild animals); and performs related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
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.
Conduct a wide variety of animal control and shelter operation duties; investigate and enforce state and local animal regulations; issue citations; investigate animal bites, nuisances, barking, and cruelty complaints; clean and feed animals; file, answer phones, and write reports; observe safety regulations and safe work practices particularly in the handling of animals and the operation of vehicles; investigate and report complaints or situations involving animals; draft bite reports for transmission to the County Health Department; inventory and order supplies; make court reports and appears in court as necessary; receive and dispatch calls; answer questions and provide services to the public; maintain and clean the shelter kennels and buildings (scrubbing walls, sinks, toilets and picking up animal feces); participate in the public relation activities of the division; operate city vehicles; keep accurate records; and perform related work as required.
LICENSE REQUIRED
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Education:
Experience:
Desirable Qualifications:
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;
May be requested to be on call.
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 online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 2026, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office.
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Applicants may attach acceptable application attachments to their online employment application which include college/university degree diplomas and International Degree Accreditation documentation at the time of application submission. In exception of acceptable application attachments and a reasonable accommodation request applicants may not attach any additional documents to their online employment application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. 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 the 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. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete online employment application, supplemental questionnaire, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening, and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview that will be weighted 100%. Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, an extensive background investigation, a polygraph or voice stress examination, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screen. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a 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.
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
