Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

The purpose of this position is to administer, communicate, investigate, and enforce all codes, ordinances, and regulations related to animal control, animal cruelty, and neglect, and perform related duties to promote education and compliance with laws regulating animal treatment. This is accomplished by identifying violations; issuing warning and citations; performing animal rescue, and educating the community on animal care and compliance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling, with proper equipment, domesticated animals and urban wildlife.

Essential functions include identifying violations by patrolling city limits; observing areas of alleged violations; interviewing available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated; responding to calls; and proactively issuing citations and warnings. Additionally, the role involves performing animal rescue duties and aiding animals in distress by picking up animals; freeing trapped animals or rescuing strays; removing animals from inhumane conditions; safely disposing of animals; and transporting animals to shelters for treatment, care, or impoundment/quarantine. The officer also educates citizens on safety and benefits of both domestic animals and wildlife by giving presentations on animal safety and care; coordinating trap lending services to residents; and providing instruction on removing nuisance animals from homes. Administrative duties include verifying animal billing; completing trap lending and other related services paperwork; and completing monthly reports.

Minimum job requirements include knowledge of specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-month/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Previous experience is preferred but not required. The job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Valid driver's license; Basic Animal Control required within 1 year of employment.

Eligible University Park employee benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, dental and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA; Life and AD&D insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance; Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance; Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) retirement benefits; 457 Deferred Compensation accounts; accrued paid vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; employee tuition reimbursement; higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); employee wellness program with up to a $600 annual wellness incentive; travel assistance.