Animal Control Specialist I​/II

We are looking for an experienced Animal Control Specialist to join our team! You must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work flexible hours. You will be responsible for responding to animal complaints, rescuing strays, and providing education to the public on responsible pet ownership. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Animal Control Specialist to join our team! You must have a valid driver's license and be willing to work flexible hours. You will be responsible for responding to animal complaints, rescuing strays, and providing education to the public on responsible pet ownership. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you!

Full Benefits Package Including:

• Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
• Insurance options
• Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
• TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
• Mental health and financial education benefits
• And much more!

The Animal Control Specialist I/II will promote public safety by enforcement of state laws and local ordinances dealing with rabies control, cruelty to animals, and health code standards. Assists with training, mentoring, and advising other animal control specialists with office, field and kennel tasks. This position requires a rotating schedule and assigned on-call hours - response required within an hour or less.

Administration Operation Duties:
Assists citizens with paperwork necessary to complete transactions for adoptions, redemptions, sterilization program, licensing programs, donations, and trap issuance. Collects fees, prepares daily reports, and prepares cash deposits as required. Enters data necessary for tracking complaints, animals, Local Rabies Control Authority (LRCA) reports, etc., into a computer database. Files citations and warrants as required with Municipal Court, Police, or other agencies.

Assists with off-site events such as spay/neuter clinics, adoption fairs, etc. Provides adoption counseling to prospective pet owners. Responds to phone calls and walk-in customers in a high-volume environment.

Field Operation Duties:
Operates City animal services vehicles safely and obeys State laws and City policies during the performance of duties. Operates two-way radio systems using correct codes and signals. Operates patrol vehicle within City limits to impound animals roaming at-large, or injured animals involved in bites or scratches. Responds to animal complaints, removes wild animals from residences, and enforces applicable City of Baytown ordinances and regulations.

Removes deceased animals from residential areas, and roadways according to department protocol. Educates citizens regarding compliance with animal laws, ordinances, and quarantine requirements. Maintains daily work sheets regarding impounded, deceased, and wild animals. Represents Local Rabies Control Authority to enforce State rabies laws and City licensing requirements. Issues citations or written warnings. Completes and processes citizen complaints regarding violations. Represents the City in Municipal or County Court regarding citations issued for violations of animal regulations.

Euthanizes animals that are high-risk, rabid, critically injured, or sick animals impounded in the field. Transfers dead animals to landfill and unloads. Performs minor repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment.

Kennel Operation Duties:
Maintains proper sanitation according to department standards by cleaning animal cages, walls, windows, and flooring. Sanitizes as required. Shows adoptable animals for potential adoptions. Observes animals and reports any signs of illness, distress, or safety issues. Ensures all animals have adequate food and water by replenishing supplies. Ensures all adoptable animals are properly identified with tags, collars, and correct cage cards.

Keeps outside exercise areas free of solid waste. Operates washers and dryers to clean laundry. Exercises animals by taking them to exercise areas. Reconciles animals and updates paperwork and computer system…