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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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts a wide variety of animal control and shelter operation duties
• investigates and enforces state and local animal regulations
• issues citations
• investigates animal bites, nuisances, barking, and cruelty complaints
• cleans, euthanizes, and feeds animals
• files, answers phones, and writes reports
• observes safety regulations and safe work practices particularly in the handling of animals and the operation of vehicles
• investigates and reports complaints or situations involving animals
• drafts bite reports for transmission to the County Health Department
• inventories and orders supplies; makes court reports and appears in court as necessary
• receives and dispatches calls; answers questions and provides service to the public
• maintains and cleans the shelter kennels and buildings (scrubbing walls, sinks, toilets and picking up animal feces)
• participates in the public relations activities of the division
• operates city vehicles; keeps accurate records; and performs related work as required.

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
• euthanize animals.

LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a valid California class ‘C’ driver’s license and a good driving record.

EDUCATION: Education equivalent to graduation from high school

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