Animal Control Officer (Limited Appointment) (Temporary) (Grade 7)

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• This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly

rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the

time of offer.*

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate

difficulty enforcing laws and ordinances concerning animal care and

rabies control; this position has department specific responsibility.

Nature of Work

• (Illustrative Only)*Acts as the County Enforcement Agent for Animal

Control; communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public,

co-workers, and work contacts; operates a motor vehicle safely and in

accordance with vehicle operation requirements to patrol an assigned

area; patrols all unincorporated areas of the County to enforce and

monitor County and State ordinances pertaining to animal regulations

including animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite incidents,

quarantine, animal at large, and license and vaccination requirements;

issues warnings, citations, and quarantine notices to animal owners;

responds to routine and emergency animal care calls; inspects animal

premises, examines animals, determines appropriate action; captures,

impounds and transports animals; dispenses first aid treatment to

animals; examines injured and ill animals to select treatment

disposition; removes animals from a variety of hazardous situations; and

disposes deceased animals; responds to citizen's complaints and

investigates alleged violations; interviews witnesses; collects,

maintains and presents evidence on cases; prepares court documentation,

and testifies in court; generates accurate and precise reports for calls

received and maintains complete, accurate daily work records on

appropriate forms; maintains assigned vehicle, and equipment used during

performance of work assignments; reports any vehicle/equipment

malfunctions or unsafe problems and arranges for repair or replacement;

assists and coordinates with other emergency service personnel and law

enforcement agencies; assists with Humane Society of Yuma clinics for

rabies vaccinations; may prepare specimen for rabies analysis; provides

information to the public on State and local laws governing animal

control, and general animal care and treatment information; regular and

reliable attendance is required; provides emergency after-hours on-call

coverage as assigned; performs other duties as assigned.