Animal Control Officer

I CLASS TITLE: I ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WAGE: $18.85-$28.85 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Police Chief or Shift Supervisor PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general supervision, enforces compliance with City Codes and State Laws governing Animals; Work varies requiring individual judgement within prescribed standards and procedures. Receives and processes animal violation complaints. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must possess valid Montana Operator's License; may work under uncontrolled conditions of rain, heat, cold, and some hazards resulting from dog bites; ability to meet public well. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting up to 100#s, bending, walking, running, stooping, and getting in and out of a vehicle. # MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: Receives and processes animal complaints and violations; performs the work necessary to assure compliance with the Laws and/or Codes; Acts as a source of information to the public in the application and enforcement of the Codes or Laws; Acts as the city expert witness in prosecution of violations and works closely with the City Attorney, when necessary, to assure adequate documentation of any violations; knowledge of laws and codes and the ability to comprehend and interpret such documents for daily enforcement with the public; performs other duties as assigned. Initiates reports and documents activities on a daily basis; position has frequent contact with fellow employees, the public, and other agencies that requires diplomacy and tact; Position requires the ability to perform a multitude of movements requiring moderate physical efforts of lifting, stooping, and bending; Works in an environment that is generally uncontrollable. SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Animal Control Basic Certification or the ability to become certified within one year of employment and continues to meet training needs in an ongoing program including training in animal husbandry desirable. Possess a valid Montana Operator's License. # EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS: - The impartial enforcement of Animal Control Laws; - Maintains the Animal Shelter; - Receives and responds to complaints and inquiries; - Provides good public relations, education, and information to the public, fellow employees, and other agencies; - Performs other duties that may be assigned.