Job Description

Salary


$4,328.00 - $5,261.00 Monthly


Location


CA 95380, CA


Job Type

FULL-TIME


Department

POLICE


Job Number

2023-AnimalControlOfficer-024



Closing
5/2/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

QUESTIONS



Position Information
The City of Turlock is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Control Officer. This individual will perform routine duties required to enforce animal regulations and laws. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the routine day-to-day activity of field services and operation of Animal Control facility, responding to complaints, completing all related forms and reports, disposing of impounded animals as appropriate, conducting investigations into violations of state and local ordinances in an environment, which involves considerable personal contact with the general public. Sensitive to matters related to the care, control and treatment of animals. Additionally, will be responsible for investigating all animal bites, quarantining animals as necessary and planning/coordinating the daily activity of the City license enforcement program.

This classification is assigned to the T.A.P.O. bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to on-call, standby and call-out assignments, rotating shifts, weekend and holiday assignments.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months and may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies. All employees serve an eighteen (18) month probationary period.
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Recommend and assist the implementation of goals and objectives; established schedules and methods for effective shelter and field operations; implement policies and procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures as they pertain to shelter and field operations.
• Attend meetings and respond to related questions and complaints; provide public education regarding animal control.
• Receive and dispatch complaints and concerns of the public.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances and take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse.
• Capture animals by use of snaring equipment, tranquilizer guns and other means of capturing animals as deemed necessary, in accordance with proper safety procedures.
• Monitor the conditions of animals held in the shelter and of the facility itself to ensure the health and safety of the animals housed in the shelter.
• Feed and care of animals impounded in the Animal Control Shelter.
• Inventory and purchase animal foods, supplies and equipment.
• Enforce City and State animal control laws.
• Issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances.
• Check dogs for licenses and issue dog licenses to the public.
• Explain ordinances to the public relating to the care and keeping of animals.
• Patrol City streets and roads in an animal control vehicle; search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
• Issues quarantine orders and monitor compliance of the same.
• Impound and quarantine animals as appropriate.
• Euthanize animals and dispose as appropriate.
• Processes rabid animals for the County Health Department.
• Coordinate and participate in the annual rabies clinics.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Appear as court witness.
• Coordinate, supervise and participate in city wide license enforcement canvassing program.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

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  Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, including livestock.
• Procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner.
• Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment.
• Routine care and feeding of domestic animals.
• Investigative techniques and report writing.

Ability to:

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  Implement the enforcement of animal regulations and supervise division support staff associated with shelter and field operations and license enforcement.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations of the City and state related to animal control.
• Recognize the common symptoms of animal disease.
• Perform a variety of animal control activities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret the laws concerning the collection, impound and disposal of stray animals and the control of animal nuisances.
• Prepare written reports and maintain an efficient record keeping system.
• Learn appropriate methods to euthanizing domestic animals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Experience and Education

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of experience handling animals in a professional work environment (animal shelter or veterinary clinic), working with the public and heavy community involvement.

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of geography of the City of Turlock, including the location and layout of City streets.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

• All listed licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Possession of a valid California Driver\'s license at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid Penal Code 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms) within six (6) months from date of employment as an Animal Control Officer.

Certificate in Euthanasia within six (6) months from date of employment as an Animal Control Officer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate vehicles, animal control related equipment and snare tools; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; ability to distinguish odors and colors for identification purposes; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform manual labor for extended periods; ability to lift necessary equipment, sacks of animal food, and lift and carry animals weighing up to 80 pounds; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions of the job.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form and supplemental questions.

2. You may submit your any optional documentation using the following options:

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  Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application)
• Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529
• Email a copy to TDhanota@turlock.ca.us or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA on or before the final filing date.
• Drop off at the drop box located on A Street

If you are applying online and attaching documentation to your application, contact Human Relations to assure all of your documentation was received.


3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.

4. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process. The oral exams are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 8th 2023.


5. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination.

6. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.

7. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.

8. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock Police Department for a Command Staff interview to determine which applicant(s) are referred for a background investigation.

9. Final appointment to the position of Animal Control Officer will be contingent upon passing the following:

• Background Investigation
• Interview with Chief
• Medical examination (including drug screening, hearing and vision examinations)

MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING


Every person who receives a conditional offer for an Animal Control Officer position with the City of Turlock will be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination which, in accordance with the City of Turlock drug screening policy, will include drug screening. Refusal or failure to provide or pass the drug screening will result in revocation of the conditional offer.

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  Effective January 1, 2013, all new employees, as defined by AB 340, will participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2%@ 62 defined benefit formula for non-safety members. New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All employees shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB340.
• Generous employer sponsored Medical, Dental & Vision plan for employees and their dependents
• Term Life Insurance at 1 1/2 times annual salary
• Liberal vacation plan
• Twelve paid holidays per calendar year
• Annual Review of performance tied to a five-step merit increase plan
• Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hrs) for each month worked
• Continuous service pay
• The City does not participate in Social Security; however, there will be a 1.45% tax in salary for Medicare

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in section #6 of the application form.

VETERAN\'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran\'s preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered. CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide. PLEASE NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change. WHERE TO APPLY: City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150
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Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply. All applications must be returned to Human Relations no later than Tuesday, May 2, 2023 BY 5:00 P.M. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.




Agency
City of Turlock


Address
156 S. Broadway, Ste. 235

Turlock, California, 95380


Phone
(209) 668-5150
(209) 668-5542 ex. 1109


Website
http://www.cityofturlock.org