Animal Control Officer ; Relief

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Protects the safety and rights of the public and the welfare of animals.

EXAMPLES OF WORK
• Responds to complaints and picks up stray animals, placing them in an approved shelter, and if necessary, in quarantine.
• Responds to, and attempts to resolve at the lowest level, complaints relating to animal concerns.
• Patrols problem areas for stray dogs or cats and checks for valid rabies tags.
• Traps and releases cats in accordance with the community cat program if applicable.
• Advises animal owners of county Ordinances, regulations and state law, and issues citations for violations.
• Answers telephone and radio to field complaints from the public regarding animal concerns.
• Performs technical and clerical duties in support of the kennel and field operations.
• Investigates animal bites and obtains necessary information to locate animals and/or owners of animals in such cases.
• Investigates complaints of animal cruelty and related violations; may observe animals in varying states of neglect and abuse.
• Collects and prepares necessary evidence and affidavits for court cases, relative to citations and other violations of Ordinance and state law; appears and testifies in court regarding ordinance and law violations.
• Picks up diseased and/or injured animals and transports them to the necessary locations.
• Responds to calls for emergency animal assistance and disaster relief after hours per policy and supervisory direction.
• Interacts with the public in an effective and courteous manner; demonstrates commitment to our mission, vision, values and goals and represent the County in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• Performs animal intakes according to protocol, including vaccinations.
• Prepares and evaluates pre-disaster and post-disaster hazards, mitigation policies and procedures.
• Audits response activities for compliance with State Rules and services.
• Communicates with various agencies and personnel for the accurate and efficient dissemination of information.
• Responds to inquiries for information and resolves complaints from citizens, public officials and other agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year direct experience in animal control field operations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Requires a valid driver license. Requires a Florida Animal Control Association approved Animal Control Officer Certification as required by Florida law (F.S. 828.27). Requires a Florida approved Bite Stick certification within six (6) months of hire. Chemical Capture, Euthanasia Technician and Animal Cruelty Investigator certifications preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to operate office equipment, to include computers, copy/fax machines, and any related peripherals. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly, or greater than negligible up to lift, carry, push/pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires the ability to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

Requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina; can frequently require constant movement and use of limbs. Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently.…