Animal Services Health and Human Services

Sr. Animal Services Officer


Salary
$55,203.20 - $67,100.80 annually
Job Region
California Pacific
Department/Division
Health and Human Services Agency
Organization
County of El Dorado
City
Diamond Springs
State
California
Job Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in animal care, control, or enforcement at a level equivalent to the County's class of Animal Services Officer II. College-level coursework in animal control, animal behavior, law enforcement, or a closely related field is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Tranquilization Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year.
  • Required by PC Sections 830.9 and 832, possession of, or ability to complete within one (1) year from date of appointment, (or upon conclusion of first available training program if more than one year), the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy, and coursework required by PC Section 832; or have completed a similar Humane Officer/Animal Control academy or training curriculum and must be able to successfully complete the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy and coursework required by PC Section 832 within one (1) year of employment.
  • Pursuant to PC Section 830.9, ability to possess firearms qualifications, including vision to maintain firearms qualifications.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Animal Services Officer, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

Job Description

Coordinates, and reviews the work of other animal services staff; enforces state, City, and County laws regarding stray, dangerous, and nuisance domestic animals; investigates complaints, captures animals, and ensures humane animal protection and control.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: 

  • Provide lead direction, training, work review, and evaluation to animal control staff; organize and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
  • Provide input into selection decisions, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.
  • Assist the Supervising Animal Control Officer in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing the County’s animal control program.
  • Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals; performs rescue of stranded or injured animals.
  • Conduct an initial investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty; investigate animal bites and arranges for appropriate identification and quarantine.
  • Explain state and local laws, codes, and ordinances relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and policies of the shelter to the public.
  • Issue citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrol assigned areas operating County vehicles.
  • Perform rescue of wild, stray, unlicensed domestic animals and livestock running at large for impounding; responds to dangerous animals; transports injured animals; perform euthanasia as required.
  • Represent the County’s interest in court with regard to basic citations and dangerous animals.
  • Testify in court regarding citations and disposition of complaints.
  • Assist other agencies and County departments with animal control and handling activities.
  • Enter, edits, and retrieves data; prepare daily and periodic or special reports; maintain records.
  • May operate standard office equipment, including a computer, facsimile equipment, and telephones.
  • Collect and balance licensing monies; prepare receipts and other forms.
  • Operate humane traps, mobile radios, and related animal control tools and equipment.
  • Identify symptoms of common animal diseases, including rabies, and recommends veterinary medical care, isolation, or euthanasia.
The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*

  • Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
  • A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
  • Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate’s primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
*Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules (Download PDF reader). Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.

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