Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer

Mcfarland City•City of McFarland, CA

15h•$43,824 - $56,097•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer apprehends and cares for animals, determines their disposition, enforces related state and local laws and ordinances, responds to complaints about unwanted, escaped, or nuisance animals, and performs other assigned tasks. The role also supports public understanding and compliance with local animal-control requirements and helps maintain the safety and security of the Animal Shelter.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid California driver’s license and good driving record.
Obtain a PC 832 Arrest and Control Certificate within one year of employment.
Pass a background check.
Read, understand, and explain applicable state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Obtain public cooperation and compliance tactfully and effectively; exercise tact and independent judgment when dealing with the public.
Analyze situations and select a course of action.
Communicate with a wide range of people, prepare clear and concise reports, and present a positive public image.
Develop and maintain working relationships with coworkers, agencies, and organizations.
Learn animal physical and behavioral characteristics, breed identification, and symptoms of rabies and other common animal diseases.
Learn safe and accurate handling of animal-control equipment and euthanize dangerous, sick, or unwanted animals.
Make simple arithmetic calculations, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and drive safely.
Perform physical activities including climbing stairs, walking, crouching, crawling, kneeling, twisting, and standing or sitting for extended periods.
Be capable of lifting 75 pounds.
Have the knowledge and abilities required for municipal code compliance, animal codes and regulations, field investigations, applicable legal actions, public relations, record keeping, business correspondence, technical report preparation, modern office procedures and equipment, and occupational hazards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Represent the City of McFarland professionally and courteously in interactions with employees and the public.
Respond to calls involving stray animals; capture, transport, and impound animals.
Interview complainants and identify animal owners.
Establish quarantines to determine animals’ health; impound seriously injured or ill animals and arrange veterinary care.
Assist the public with animal-control matters and respond to inquiries about local animal-control laws.
Pick up and transport dead animals for disposal.
Issue citations or notices of violation for animal-control ordinance violations.
Prepare officer reports and maintain files and records.
Maintain the safety and security of the Animal Shelter.
Protect confidential information from unauthorized verbal or written release.
Enter call information and write reports in the software system.
Handle sick, injured, dangerous, or dead animals and decomposing carcasses safely and humanely.
Perform other assigned tasks and work independently.

Benefits

City-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.
Life insurance equal to one year of base salary, with a minimum of $50,000.
City contribution of an additional 10% of employee pay each pay period to a 401(k) plan at no cost to the employee.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Optional deferred compensation 457 plan.
Section 125 plan participation.
12 days of vacation accrued annually.
12 days of sick pay accrued annually.
12 days of holiday pay.
9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off; includes on-call duty every other weekend.