Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

Administers the City's codes & ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public by enforcement of the City's animal control codes and addressing code compliance issues. Conduct field investigations of reported complaints of municipal code violations; Advise and respond to citizen complaints and advises individuals of City Code violations and methods of abatement; Ability to learn and understand current laws, regulations and City ordinances to enforce applicable animal, building, permit, nuisance, junk, and weed control codes; Seek abatement remedies through voluntary compliance or judicial action; Issue appropriate warning and violation notices and citations, and appear in court; Respond to complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances including but not limited to animals running at large, bites, property damage or injuries; Chase, capture, trap, and transport stray animals for impoundment at designated animal shelter during work hours, and evening hours, weekends, holidays and special or emergency situations; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City staff, departmental personnel, other governmental entities, and the general public; May also be responsible for performing other departmental work as needed. This information provided is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position; incumbent must be able to perform all essential job functions of this position and of those duties not identified but relatable to this position or its department.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED. Must hold a Valid TX Drivers License. One (1) year of work experience involving Municipal Code interpretation, and/or animal control. Ability to obtain a Texas Basic Animal Control Certification within one (1) year from hire date. Ability to obtain a Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification within one (1) year from hire date. Extra consideration will be given to applicants who have: o Texas Code Enforcement Officer Certification; o Texas Basic Animal Control Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services.