- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work with a public municipality in a related field; and
- Valid California driver's license and a good driving record at time of appointment
The City of Desert Hot Springs is accepting applications for qualified applicants for the position of Animal Care and Control Officer. The eligibility list established for this position may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, seasonal, and/or temporary Animal Care and Control Officer vacancies.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Under the immediate supervision of the Animal Care and Control Supervisor, captures and impounds stray animals; cares and feeds animals which are impounded; works in the animal care center washing down cages and animal runs; maintains automatic water/feeds; waters impounded animals; sells and collects for pet licenses; deals with the public in accepting impound fees, and performs other duties as assigned. Employees in this classification may perform lead work for other staff in performing the full range of animal care and control and related activities, monitor and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the unit in the absence of the Animal Care and Control Supervisor.
Essential and Marginal Function Statements:
Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Examples of Duties:
- Segregates, isolates, destroys, and disposes of animals;
- Patrols and enforces animal regulations, laws and ordinances;
- Contacts pet owners by house-to-house canvass to locate unlicensed or unvaccinated pets;
- Receives and investigates complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding strays, dangerous, or improperly controlled animals;
- Issues violations notices; collects evidence; prepares reports, maintains records, operates the animal care center desk;
- May appear in court as a witness; and
- Responds to emergency calls during off duty time
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations governing possession of animals within the City;
- Basic species identification of a variety of domestic and common wild animals;
- Symptoms and behavior associated with rabies and other common diseases of animals;
- Behavior and handling of common domestic or wild animals;
- Methods and equipment used in the care and control of animals;
- Working knowledge of the City, locations of streets, and all areas in and around the City;
- Thorough knowledge of all technical and operational functions related to animal control;
- Possession of oral and written communications skills, record keeping and analyzation, public speaking, and presentation.
Ability to:
- Possess a PC832 within 6 months of hire;