Animal Control Officer I
Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, oversees and coordinates the activities of the animal control facility, works an assigned shift, enforces City ordinances governing the keeping of animals in the City; impounds, cares for, and disposes of animals, and performs other duties as assigned.
This is the entry-level class in the Animal Control Officer series. Under close supervision with detailed instruction and review, incumbents are expected to learn the common and most typical tasks of the position. As training proceeds and the work is done with less supervision, incumbents preparing for advancement to level II receive more difficult and complex tasks to perform. The progression of Animal Control Officer I to Animal Control Officer II requires an evaluation of employee skill, performance levels and completion of required certification/training.
NOTE : Examples listed in this class specification represents but is not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of duties assigned to this position. Each individual in this classification may not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Management reserves the right to assign other related tasks if such duties are a logical assignment for this position.
- Feeds and provides water for animals at the animal control facility.
- Cleans and maintains the animal control facility and grounds.
- Ensures a safe, clean and healthy environment at the animal control facility.
- Responds to calls for service for animal control, patrols the streets and looks for and picks up stray animals as needed.
- Quarantines dogs and other animals for rabies observation and notifies the Fresno County Health Department and other persons involved.
- Issues warnings to persons for violations of animal ordinances.
- Keeps records and submits reports of all impounded animals, dead, diseased or injured animals, dog bite cases, action reports and complaints. Compiles and maintains statistical information.
- Investigates animal control cases and acts as the City's resource person on animal control.
- Tracks inventory and orders supplies for the animal control facility as needed.
- Sells dog licenses and collects fees.
- Builds relationships with rescue organizations and schedules and coordinates pick-up or delivery of animals.
- May vaccinate animals.
- Euthanizes animals as needed.
- Recruits, selects, trains and supervises animal control volunteers (Animal Control Officer III).
- Manages animal shelter operations (Animal Control Officer III).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE : The specifications listed below outline the desirable qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience and Training : Animal Control Officer I: One (1) year of work experience requiring frequent public contact. Some experience in the care and handling of small animals is preferred.
Licenses : Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License; must be insurable under the City's insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs.
Other : Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Resident Alien; pass a background investigation, physical examination including drug test; and successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Required materials: 1. Completion of City of Coalinga employment application on the Government Jobs portal at www.governmentjobs.com 2. Resume
Animal Control Officer I
Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, oversees and coordinates the activities of the animal control facility, works an assigned shift, enforces City ordinances governing the keeping of animals in the City; impounds, cares for, and disposes of animals, and performs other duties as assigned.
This is the entry-level class in the Animal Control Officer series. Under close supervision with detailed instruction and review, incumbents are expected to learn the common and most typical tasks of the position. As training proceeds and the work is done with less supervision, incumbents preparing for advancement to level II receive more difficult and complex tasks to perform. The progression of Animal Control Officer I to Animal Control Officer II requires an evaluation of employee skill, performance levels and completion of required certification/training.
NOTE : Examples listed in this class specification represents but is not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of duties assigned to this position. Each individual in this classification may not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Management reserves the right to assign other related tasks if such duties are a logical assignment for this position.
- Feeds and provides water for animals at the animal control facility.
- Cleans and maintains the animal control facility and grounds.
- Ensures a safe, clean and healthy environment at the animal control facility.
- Responds to calls for service for animal control, patrols the streets and looks for and picks up stray animals as needed.
- Quarantines dogs and other animals for rabies observation and notifies the Fresno County Health Department and other persons involved.
- Issues warnings to persons for violations of animal ordinances.
- Keeps records and submits reports of all impounded animals, dead, diseased or injured animals, dog bite cases, action reports and complaints. Compiles and maintains statistical information.
- Investigates animal control cases and acts as the City's resource person on animal control.
- Tracks inventory and orders supplies for the animal control facility as needed.
- Sells dog licenses and collects fees.
- Builds relationships with rescue organizations and schedules and coordinates pick-up or delivery of animals.
- May vaccinate animals.
- Euthanizes animals as needed.
- Recruits, selects, trains and supervises animal control volunteers (Animal Control Officer III).
- Manages animal shelter operations (Animal Control Officer III).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
NOTE : The specifications listed below outline the desirable qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience and Training : Animal Control Officer I: One (1) year of work experience requiring frequent public contact. Some experience in the care and handling of small animals is preferred.
Licenses : Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License; must be insurable under the City's insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs.
Other : Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Resident Alien; pass a background investigation, physical examination including drug test; and successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Required materials: 1. Completion of City of Coalinga employment application on the Government Jobs portal at www.governmentjobs.com 2. Resume
