Animal Control Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Patrols City for stray animals; investigates reports of animal abuse, nuisances and related code enforcement issues and takes appropriate corrective action; explains ordinances to public; issues citations for violations of state and City animal control laws and ordinances; prepares and files citations in court; appears and testifies in court; maintains and updates records and files.

Feeds and cares for animals impounded at the animal shelter; assists public with animal adoption, care and licensing; euthanizes and disposes of animals as necessary; monitors rodeos, dog shows and other special animal related events; issues citations for illegal parking, unregistered vehicles and other related violations; performs other related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, patrols streets and provides animal control and animal protection services for the City of Norco.

Director of Community Services or Animal Control Superintendent

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Non-Exempt

This is a general employee position in the Animal Control Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. This position performs a variety of animal welfare duties.

This position has the majority of its interaction with the public, and other City employees.

Two years experience working with animals.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must attend training in Animal Control, Advance Animal Control Investigation, First Aid, CPR, Large Animal Rescue, Chemical Capture, Euthanasia, and Citation/Report Writing within two years of employment date.

Possession of a State of California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program.

Knowledge of animal control laws, rules and regulations; domestic and wild animal control and handling methods and techniques. Knowledge of public relations, education and training methods and techniques. and of City codes and ordinances.

Skill in handling, rescuing and caring for wild and domestic animals. Skill in developing and implementing a variety of educational programs. Skill in oral and written communications and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in animal shelter and outdoor environments. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to sick, injured and dead wild and domestic animals, moving equipment and machinery, irate citizens, extreme weather, moving traffic, uneven terrain, infectious diseases and air and water borne pathogens.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, in the event of a disaster, all city employees are considered disaster service workers and may be required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster. Employees must complete required FEMA courses within six months of employment.

Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Final appointments may be be subject to a selection interview with the Department Director or designee and the remaining conditional steps in the hiring process.

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