Experience and Training Guidelines: One year of experience in the raising and/or handling of domestic animals; training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah Driver's License; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Euthanasia Certification; travel around the City; exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals; may encounter hostile environment; must be able to work weekend shifts and standby.
Knowledge of: Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals; procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner; basic methods of animal collection and impoundment; modern office methods, procedures and equipment including a computer terminal; basic bookkeeping principles and practices; euthanasia techniques and procedures.
Ability to: Enforce animal regulations; learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control; perform a variety of animal control activities; prepare written reports and maintain an efficient record keeping system; learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques; administer animal first aid and lethal injections; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, subduing resisting animals, chasing fleeing animals, running, walking, crouching or crawling, moving deceased animals, walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
Essential and Marginal Functions: To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City, County and State laws governing the care and keeping of animals in the City; and to impound, care for and euthanize animals as appropriate; receives general supervision from the Animal Services Manager.
Establish schedules and methods for effective operations; plan routine patrols to search for stray animals; patrol City streets and roads; search for stray dogs, domestic animals and livestock; enforce City animal control laws; explain ordinance relating to keeping and caring for animals to the public; issue citations for violations of the animal control ordinance; impound, quarantine and euthanize animals as appropriate; determine whether injured animals should be treated or euthanized; contact a veterinarian to treat injured animals as appropriate; investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances and take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse; receive lost and found animal reports; assist visitors in locating missing pets; administer animal euthanasia injections as required. Maintain vehicle equipment in proper working condition; clean and repair vehicle and equipment as necessary; coordinate assigned cases with the City Attorney, District Attorney and courts as needed; write requests for search warrants and summons; appear in court on applicable cases; perform general office duties; answer telephone calls and provide information and explain procedures; type letters; file rabies certificates and other documents; follow up on delinquent or pending pet licenses; sell pet licenses to delinquent pet owners; attend clinics to sell licenses; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports; perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 21 year of age.
Driver License Report (MVR): Driver license report (MVR) will be obtained by the Human Resources division if applicable.
Education Requirement: Successful applicant must submit a copy of their high school diploma or GED before appointment.
Salary: $10.50 per hour – up to 35 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Application Procedure: On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.com until Friday, February 1, 2013. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd., Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All applications and resumes will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.
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