Senior Animal Control Officer

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Salary

$41,069 - $51,336

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works under the supervision of Animal Control Director. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works under the supervision of Animal Control Director.

2. Provides scheduling, planning and organizational assistance to the Animal Control Director and Animal Shelter Manager for Animal Control Officers and enforcement activities.

3. Assists the Director and Animal Shelter Manager in the operations of the department and the animal shelter.

4. Enforces the laws and ordinances of the care and keeping of animals within the City of Bryant.

5. Responsible for the training and supervision of animal control officers, and maintains records of such.

6. Performs investigative and enforcement of animal control ordinances and regulations, assists in the functions of the animal shelter.

7. Operates city vehicle and is responsible for fleet maintenance for the department.

8. Assists, as needed, with maintaining the shelter to ensure conditions are sanitary.

9. As needed, performs general cleaning of office areas, restrooms, and other areas of the facilities; performs minor maintenance of facility and equipment, reporting major repair needs to the Animal Shelter Manager.

10. As needed, feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. Conducts investigations and creates reports of findings and actions taken.

11. Maintains files of investigations and animals, maintains records, issues citations and warnings to violators and testifies in court proceedings.

12. Submits requests to the Animal Shelter Manager of needed supplies. Selects animals to be euthanized and performs euthanasia.

13. Performs outside maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming shrubs, and general cleanup around the facility.

14. Notifies owners per ordinance that their animal has been located.

15. Assists customers in selecting animals for adoption. Prepares specimens for rabies testing, completes necessary paperwork, and delivers specimens to state lab.

16. Processes public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions, collects monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms.

17. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the department.

18. Responds to after hours and weekends emergency calls as needed.

19. Performs data entry of records into computer software.

20. Provides performance reviews during training and annually to subordinates, and gives feedback to trainees and employees on a regular basis.

21. Creates, implements and maintains an award system for animal control officers.

22. Attends department events. Acts as the department supervisor in the absence of the Animal Control Director and Animal Shelter Manager.

23. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 30 pounds regularly.

24. Ensures the highest level of customer service to shelter visitors and citizens, maintains professional working relationships with employees of other departments and vendors.

25. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.EXP

ERIENCE - GENERAL 2

years related experience and/or training.EXPE

RIENCE - MANAGEMENT&nbs

p;12 to 18 months related management experience.SUP

ERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSup

ervises a SMALL GROUP (3-7) of employees, usually of LOWER CLASSIFICATIONS. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required and performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, a portion of the time. Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature, but presents numerous situations to which policies and precedents must be interpreted and applied.PHYS

ICAL DEMAND HIGH

LY REPETITIVE, MODERATELY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type of work which requires SOMEWHAT DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.MEN

TAL DEMANDVERY

CLOSE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring VERY CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS ATTENTION for control of operations which require a HIGH DEGREE OF COORDINATION OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.Spec

ial RequirementsREQU

IRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Vali

d Arkansas Driver's License, must possess or be able to obtain euthanasia and chemical capture or equivalent certification within one (1) year of employment. Must possess or be able to obtain Certification via the National Animal Control and Care Association Levels I, II & III within 3 years of employment. PREF

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Free, Animal Cruelty Investigator, FEMA Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10.a;) FEMA Animals in Disasters: Community Planning (IS-11.a;) FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) & FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200.)Misc

ellaneous InformationADDI

TIONAL INFORMATIONAbil

ity to work overtime. Ability to follow both verbal and written directions. Ability to interpret laws and ordinances, policies and procedures and teach these to team members. Ability to make reasonable and prudent judgement calls. Ability to accurately determine if team members are following proper protocols. Ability to write accurate, descriptive and objective employee performance reviews. Ability to work rotating shifts. Regular and punctual attendance.