Animal Services Officer

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to enforce the city ordinance regarding animal services. Employees in this classification perform technical and skilled level work. Position is responsible for addressing owner responsibility; nuisance complaints; hurt, stray, or unwanted animals and wildlife. Enforces state laws pertaining to rabies. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Requires Basic Animal Control and Euthanasia certifications, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Must have the ability to pass a physical appropriate to the physical demands of this position.
Must possess and maintain a Class C Driver’s License in good standing.
On-call and alternate working shifts, including weekends, may be required, and must be able to respond to call outs within 30 minutes.
May be required to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccinations.
Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as city ordinance and the Texas Department of Health’s Health and Safety Code regarding the enforcement of the Rabies Act.
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing a snake tongs, restraint poles, traps, and syringes/needles (euthanasia).

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
Animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

Patrols the city for compliance with animal ordinances, responds to calls for service from the public involving animal cruelty, neglect, dangerous dog, animals at large, lost, stray sick and injured animals, barking dogs or unwanted wildlife; loose livestock; and removal of deceased animals.
Captures stray, vicious, injured or sick animals; returns animals to owners if possible or transports animals for impound to the shelter.
Works closely with partner agencies contracted to operate the shelter and provide medical care to the animals under the city’s care.
Gains the public’s compliance with the city’s rabies vaccine requirements through education and enforcement.
Answers inquiries and educates the public on city ordinances and provides general pet care and responsible pet ownership information.
Works daily with animals of varying sizes and temperaments, handling them in a humane and respectful manner.
Investigates and cites for violations and criminal offences of the animal ordinances and other related animal laws.
Participates in court preparation and testifies in municipal and circuit court for criminal cases.
Writes reports and maintains investigative records and evidence in accordance with department policy.
Collaborates with sworn personnel on investigations into animal crimes.
Assists sworn personnel on police calls; impounding pets in cases where the owner is deceased, arrested, or experiencing a medical emergency.
Prepares and presents animal welfare presentations to schools, clubs, agencies, media and the general public.
Assists and coordinates with other city departments, law enforcement agencies and private organizations in special assignments regarding animal-related issues and to provide comprehensive enforcement of the law.
Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace and helps create a supportive workplace for all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed (of a similar nature or level) as required by management to meet the needs of the department.