Salary
$37,266.00 Annually
Location
Athens, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2023-1103
Department
Animal Services
Opening Date
09/20/2023
Closing Date
10/3/2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Purpose & Job Related Requirements Position Overview: As an Animal Control Officer, you will play a crucial role in promoting the welfare and safety of animals while ensuring the well-being of our citizens. Your primary responsibility will be to enforce animal control laws and regulations within our jurisdiction. You will respond to calls regarding stray, injured, or potentially dangerous animals, providing compassionate care and assistance to both animals and concerned citizens.
If you are passionate about animal welfare, knowledgeable about animal behavior, calm under pressure, and dedicated to superior service for Athens-Clarke County residents (human and animal alike!), you are who we are looking for! Read on for more information about the position.
REPORTS TO : Animal Services Supervisor
FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION : Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period
PAY GRADE: 111
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to control and care for stray and abandoned animals and enforce the Unified Government's animal control ordinances. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending to stray or dangerous animals, supervising inmate or temporary workers, maintaining related paperwork, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience working around a variety of animals required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess a valid Certificate of Euthanasia or the ability to obtain such certifications within one year of date of hire.
Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises County Inmates and Community Service Workers as assigned.
Responds to public calls regarding emergencies or potentially dangerous animals.
Captures and maintains suspected rabid animals for observation.
Performs humane euthanasia of animals as needed and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Investigates violations of local and state animal welfare laws; obtains warrants for arrests of certain violators.
Provides medical care for impounded animals, such as inoculations, grooming, and minor first aid.
Issues citations and warnings for violations of the local animal control laws; testifies in court as needed.
Educates public regarding local animal control ordinances.
Sets live animal traps to capture wildlife and domestic animals.
Assists in the adoption and reclamation of shelter animals.
Assists in keeping the shelter clean and sanitary; performs clerical tasks such as data entry and record maintenance.
Maintains radio contact with office, other officers, and other agencies.
Transports animals to and from veterinary clinics and other area animal welfare agencies.
Prepares daily activity reports and other related reports and submits reports to the Animal Services Supervisor.
Responds to paged calls for emergency situations after established working hours on a rotating basis.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Animal Services Department.
Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to animal control and euthanasia.
Knowledge of and proficient with computers.
Knowledge of the procedures involved in the humane capture of animals, state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control, animal health care, radio communication procedures, and euthanasia procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding safe disposal of bio hazardous materials.
Ability to utilize human relations and technical skills.
Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, and operations as they pertain to division operations and activities.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with inmates, management, co-workers, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the Animal Services Department.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing work situations.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to recognize health risks such as exposure to contaminated blood, contagious diseases such as rabies, and dangerous chemicals.
Supplemental Information (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a motor vehicle, computer, animal traps, restraint poles, transport vehicles, bolt cutters, snake tongs, muzzles, animal stretcher and dart gun. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, animals, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people and/or animals to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of maps, books, charts, and reports and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare truck log, cruelty/neglect forms and reports, bite incident reports, euthanasia records, impound sheets, written warnings, and citations using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including veterinary, legal, and 10 code terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages; interpret graphs.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with various animal control devices and office equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using animal control and office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as animal control devices and office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. Must be adaptable to managing conflict on a routine basis. Must be adaptable to coping with the grief associated with animal euthanasia.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com .