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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER -
Job Description: The City of Robinson Police Department is accepting applications for full-time Animal Control Officer.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Coordinates and performs a variety of animal control functions for the City of Robinson Police Department; enforces animal control laws; investigates animal concerns and complaints; impounds unrestrained and/or nuisance animals; quarantines rabies and/or bite case animals; and conducts other related duties as assigned.

Robinson, population 10,895, is located south of Waco and has experienced a 39% increase in population since 2000. Robinson is the fastest growing community in McLennan County.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have valid Texas Driver License with an acceptable driving record. Salary range $24,544.00 - $32,198.40 plus benefits, paid employee health & dental benefits, longevity pay, and long-term care benefits. Retirement plan with TMRS, employee contribution of 7% with 2:1 matching. Great training opportunities and work environment. Uniforms provided upon completion of probation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Enforces State and local animal control regulations, laws, and codes; ensures compliance with the Rabies Control Act, Robinson leash control laws, and applicable Texas Penal codes. Responds to and investigates public concerns and complaints involving animal welfare, animal cruelty, dog fighting, and animal bite cases.

Impounds unrestrained and/or nuisance animals including dogs, cats, and livestock. Quarantines bite case animals; isolates animals with potential rabies exposure; reports all bite/rabies cases in accordance with regulatory requirements. Issues animal control complaints prepares and maintains case documentation; attends court proceedings involving animal control violations. Provides aid to injured animals; transports animals to veterinarians for medical treatment; administers euthanasia as required. Performs wildlife control duties including removing trapped, injured, or dead wild animals. Assists law enforcement personnel in transporting/impounding animals under certain circumstances. Removes, transports, and disposes of animal carcasses from public right-of-way at landfill. Responds to animal control inquiries and participates in educating the public regarding animal safety/care and bite prevention; delivers school presentations. Prepares, updates, and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and logs. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

High School diploma or equivalent and preferred one (1) year animal care/control experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
Basic Animal Control Officer Cert issued by Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) is preferred; must be able to obtain Euthanasia Technician cert issued by TDSHS within 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of animal control. State and local laws pertaining to animal control. Basic animal physiology and behavioral principles. Common zoonotic diseases. Techniques used in the capture and restraint of animals. Animal control equipment, tools, and documentation. Operating and maintaining a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software and communications equipment.

Requires excellent moral character; passing background check; ability to think and act quickly/accurately/calmly; ability to work weekdays with possible emergency callouts nights/weekends/holidays. Needs excellent hearing, vision, printed materials and computer screens from one position. Handles multiple tasks.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in the field and involves exposure to variable weather conditions, dangerous/vicious animals, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, euthanasia equipment, firearms, and potentially volatile members of the public. Subject to driving, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, running, capturing animals; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds. Must be physically capable to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis vaccinations for applicable communicable disease exposures. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays on any assigned shift; must be able to work on-call and able to respond as needed within 30 minutes or from a 30 mile driving radius.

Apply at Robinson City Hall, 111 W. Lyndale, Robinson, TX 76706 M-F 8am to 5pm. Applications accepted until 5pm Friday, August 6, 2010. EOE