Animal Welfare Officer - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3h • $22 - $34

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the
Animal Welfare Division
of Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City.
An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future
vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Animal Welfare
Officer is responsible for performing tasks related to the control and rescue of

animals.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).
• Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic and wild animals.
• Knowledge of basic methods of animal welfare and care.
• Knowledge of small animals and livestock behavior and  care.
• Skill in communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in handling animals safely and humanely.
• Ability to conduct routine investigations relating to animal welfare and/or code and ordinance violations.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public.
• Ability and willingness to perform the prescribed animal welfare and control activities.
• Ability to work with animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to handle and care for sick, injured, and aggressive animals.
• .Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Animal Care Specialist I and II.
• Ability and willingness to follow safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Issuing citations and enforcing ordinances and laws pertaining to the welfare of animals.
• Responding to calls involving injured, sick, dangerous, or stray animals, as well as barking dogs, leash, sanitation, and other violations.
• Investigating reports of animal abuse and cruelty and taking appropriate actions.
• Performing safe and humane rescue of stray, dangerous, nuisance, sick/injured, and other animals.
• Performing routine care and control of violent animals to include tranquilizing or medicating animals.
• Performing physical examinations and ensuring quarantine of animals involved in biting incidents.
• Educating and counseling the public on animal care and welfare.
• Completing and maintaining accurate reports and forms.
• Assisting in training new or less experienced staff.
• Patrolling assigned geographical areas and responding to public inquiries and complaints.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED