Animal Services Officer I

DESCRIPTION

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Animal Services Officer I (ASO I) in the Animal Services Division at the Department of Community Services (DCS).

Visit the https:

//www.yoloshelter.org/ to learn more about the division. The Position Under supervision, the ASO I receives and cares for dogs, cats, and a variety of other animals housed at the Animal Shelter. Incumbents learn to enforce state laws and local ordinances related to animal licensing, impoundment, and public safety, and perform related duties as assigned. This is an entry-level training classification within Animal Services. Positions in this class are responsible for supporting daily shelter operations, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment. Incumbents are trained in field and enforcement activities, including animal control, rabies prevention, and licensing compliance. Animal Services in Yolo County provides animal control services by contract to the County's four incorporated cities, University of California, Davis, and unincorporated areas, offering a broad range of learning opportunities across both shelter and field operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, resilient professional with a strong commitment to animal welfare and public safety. They bring hands-on experience working with a variety of animals and demonstrate confidence handling, assessing, and caring for animals in both shelter and field environments. This candidate demonstrates sound judgment and composure in challenging situations, communicates effectively with diverse community members, and approaches enforcement responsibilities with professionalism and integrity. They show strong potential to develop skills in de-escalation, complaint resolution, and accurate, timely report writing. Highly adaptable and dependable, the ideal candidate thrives in physically demanding and unpredictable conditions, maintains a clean and organized workspace, and quickly learns and applies laws, procedures, and safety protocols. They consistently balance compassion for animals with accountability to the community, reflecting the service-driven values of Yolo County. How to Apply Interested applicants should review the full details of this job announcements then submit a County of Yolo online employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions , by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Click on the job class specification link below to review the full description for this position. Animal Services Officer

I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

AND Experience:

Six months of full-time paid or volunteer experience working with domestic animals, livestock, and/or wildlife, animal husbandry, shelter operations, and/or interpreting and enforcing laws or codes to the public.

License:

Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements:

Persons employed in this class must pass a Department background investigation and Department of Justice LiveScan. Persons employed in this class must possess of a driving record without moving violations for a period of at least two (2) years prior to time of appointment to the class. Employees must successfully complete a 25 week Shelter and Field Training Program, which includes weekly progress evaluations. Possession of a valid Penal Code 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms). Applicants who do not possess the Certificate may be appointed to the position, however, the required Certificate must be obtained within the first six months from the date of employment. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work variable shifts and on standby involving nights, holidays, and weekends. Persons employed in this class must be immunized against rabies and maintain immunity as long as risk of exposure continues.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Application Process It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information should be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience as of the recruitment closing date, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as outlined above in the Employment Standards section. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it

WILL NOT

substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.

Supplemental Questions:

Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding an candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other supplemental question responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Attachments, if applicable, may be submitted through the following methods : By uploading and attaching to the online application By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov By fax to (530) 666-8049 By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Selection Process The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and any listed dates, may change with or without notice. Screen for Minimum Qualifications Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable Department Selection Interviews Reference Checks Conditional Job Offer, pending Pre-Employment Exams Drug & Alcohol Screen Department of Justice LiveScan Department Background Investigation Confirmed Job Offer Screening for

Best Qualified:

If applicable, an applicant's education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine applicant ranking and those that are best qualified to be place on an eligible list for the job class. The active eligible list that is established from this recruitment will be used to fill this open position and future vacancies. Contact Information For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us! This is where YOU belong.