Animal Services Officer

City-of-Clovis,-Ca; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clovis is seeking an Animal Services Officer to enforce animal regulations, assist with care and adoption, license animals, and perform capture and release of wild animals as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus six months of experience with dogs, cats, and/or farm animals. Desirable: college coursework in animal science; CA driver’s license with good record. On-call and weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school and attending college, or planning to attend college.
• Six months minimum of experience working with dogs, cats, and/or farm animals.
• Desirable: college level coursework in animal science.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal control functions including regulations enforcement, licensing, care and adoption.
• Capture and release of wild animals as required.
• Work under supervision and refer non-conforming matters to supervisor.
• Maintain records and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Basic computer operations

Safety procedures

Basic math

Record keeping

Care and feeding of animals

Knowledge of animal laws

Vaccination administration

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in animal science

Job description

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.

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school and attending college, or planning to attend college.
• And

• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working with dogs, cats, and/or farm animals.

Desirable Qualifications:

• College level course work in animal science or a closely related field.

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.

Proof of citizenship or eligibility towork in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER