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Animal Control Officer Job opening - Mineral Wells state Texas ( Job openings )
Mineral Wells , state Texas
( By Press Release office )
2022-01-14T00:00 - 2022-02-13T00:00 | 57 | 2
JOB TITLE:
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (NON-EXEMPT)
DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC SAFETY – POLICE
FULL TIME:
YES
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of Support Services Lieutenant, enforces the City Animal Control Ordinance which involves patrolling, apprehending, transporting, and performs other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)
Patrols the city looking for animals which are in a condition of violation of ordinances and statues.
Checks animals for appropriate city tags.
Issues warning or citations to owners whose animals are in violation of an ordinance, statue or other law.
Answers calls to pick up stray or biting animals, dead animals on public streets or animals that have caused damage to property.
Responsibility for the care and feeding of animals at the shelter.
Operates a pickup truck, uses snares or rope to capture animals found in violation of ordinances and statutes and takes to pound.
Work in all weather conditions, inside and outside, in light and/or dark.
Drive safely under adverse conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, ice, dark, etc.
Respond positively to constructive criticism.
Maintain the appropriate uniform and acceptable personal hygiene.
Use and maintain departmental equipment safely and properly.
Follow through on assignments in a timely manner.
Checks out complaints and takes or recommends appropriate action.
Must not presently pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintain kennels, cages, and the area around the animal shelter.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES:
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Animal Control Officer Certificate; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Texas Drivers License.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:
Three years of experience in handling of small animals or an equivalent of experience and training preferred; knowledge of ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to the general care and control of small animals; good knowledge of streets within the city; knowledge of animal’s diseases and behavior; skilled in the use of animal control equipment; ability to operate automotive equipment such as a pickup truck; ability to work with and for the general public under adverse conditions; enforce animal regulations; administer animal first aid and euthanasia; ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: chasing fleeing animals, moving deceased animals, subduing resisting animals, operating assigned equipment, running, crouching or crawling, walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for assigned duties and responsibilities.
STARTING SALARY
$14.41
hourly.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Mineral Wells offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to health insurance, short and long-term disability, vision and dental insurance, TMRS retirement, incentive pay, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted on the City's Application for Employment form, which is available from and returnable to: City of Mineral Wells, City Clerk/Personnel Office, P.O. Box 460, 115 S.W. First Street, Mineral Wells, TX. Online submission of our application is now available. A copy of the application is also available on our website at
www.mineralwellstx.gov
which can be emailed to jmitchell@mineralwellstx.gov or faxed to 940-328-7704. Please call Jennifer Mitchell, HR Specialist at 940-328-7701 for further information.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Applications must be brought, emailed or faxed to the City Clerk/Personnel Office in order to be considered. If application is submitted online, please contact Jennifer Mitchell to obtain the Personal History Statement.
THE CITY OF MINERAL WELLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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