ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Henry County Government; McDonough (GA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Henry County Government is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce animal control codes and ordinances, protect human life and property, and assist with the care of animals housed in the county shelter.

The role involves patrolling to locate and capture stray animals, investigating complaints, issuing citations, and transporting animals to the shelter or veterinarians. The position requires interaction with the public and cooperation with law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience in animal control.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and an Euthanasia Certification.
• National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) ACO Level 1 and/or Level 2 Certification a plus.

Responsabilités

• Patrols county to locate and pick up stray animals and enforce animal control laws and ordinances.
• Responds to animal-related complaints and investigates bites, cruelty, or distress; issues citations as needed.
• Processes captured animals and maintains documentation; transports animals to shelter or veterinarians.
• Interprets and enforces ordinances; ensures safety procedures and coordinates with law enforcement as needed.
• Assists in caring for shelter animals, including feeding, vaccinations, and temperament testing.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Public interaction

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

The purpose of this position is to enforce animal control codes and ordinances, protect human life and property, and to assist with care of animals housed in the County animal shelter.

• Patrols County to locate and pick up stray animals and to observe and investigate animal control violations; enforces animal related laws and ordinances; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife; removes dead animals from roadways; and assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident or crime scenes.
• Responds to animal related complaints; responds to and investigates animal bites, potential animal cruelty and abuse, animals in distress, stray and nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild and dangerous animals, sick and injured animals, animal behavior problems, or animal control laws; provides information and assistance; mediates and resolves citizen disputes; conducts interviews of bite victims, animal owners, and witnesses; determines vaccination status of animals; issues citations and violations; and performs follow-up as appropriate.
• Processes captured animals and animals removed from homes or dangerous situations; traps, catches, and impounds stray or nuisance animals; handles, lifts, and carries animals, restraining as appropriate; handles frightened, fractious, and injured animals; checks animals for signs of rabies, disease, or other illnesses; quarantines animals as necessary; assigns and transports animals to shelter; and prepares and maintains all related documentation.
• Interprets and enforces ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to animal control; ensures staff adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; issues citations to violators of animal control ordinances; and contacts law enforcement to request arrests.
• Receives and responds to questions concerning responsibility of pet ownership, laws and ordinances, pet adoption, and other department issues; provides information and answers questions; and resolves routine customer service and animal care and control issues.
• Assists in caring for shelter animals; feeds, trains and exercises animals; administers vaccines and medications and draws blood as needed; grooms' pets by bathing trimming nails and treating for fleas; washes bedding and toys; places/reads microchips on animals; and performs temperament tests for appropriate adoption matches.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience in animal control, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain a valid Euthanasia Certification. National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) ACO Level 1 and/or Level 2 Certification a plus.

Special Requirements

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local government operations, Animal Control related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of equipment related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a copying machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may require standing for extended periods of time. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, disease, or rude/irate customers. The noise level in the work environment may be at times moderate to loud.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.