ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The City of Visalia Animal Services is recruiting for an Animal Control Officer. Please click here for the recruitment announcement.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Animal Services Division serves the community by providing a wide range of animal related services. Animal Control is responsible for enforcing laws and ordinances related to the treatment and control of animals in the communities that we service. The division's staff of office assistants, animal care workers and animal control officers are committed to promote and ensure public health and safety, facilitate responsible pet ownership, humanely and responsibly care for the animals in our care and facilitate effective placement, provide prompt and courteous service to our customers, and provide education and positive enforcement efforts that will engage community members.

THE POSITION

This position generally works independently under general supervision of the Animal Services Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of animal control and shelter operation functions which includes animal regulations and ordinance enforcement, reunification of lost missing pets, capture and release of wild animals, animal care and adoption, licensing compliance, barking nuisance calls, and related duties. This position will coordinate and work collaboratively with the other Animal Control Officers in the division. Other responsibilities include investigations, report writing, public relation activities and public assistance. The Animal Control Officer is expected to work shifts which include nights, weekends, holidays and will be on call during off-duty hours for emergency situations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, analyze situations and exercise sound judgement while staying in communication with their supervisor. This position requires a great deal of proactive thinking, problem solving, organization, effective communication, and safety awareness. The ideal candidate will be a team player that pays attention to detail and have the ability to develop a thorough understanding of City policies and processes.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be: Two (2) years experience in the care or handling of animals or other related work experience with public contact involving enforcement of established rules and regulations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license by time of appointment. Completion of the California Animal Control Directors Association (CACDA) Euthanasia Training within one year of appointment. PC 832 certificate must be obtained within one year from appointment. Please click here for a detailed job description .

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Positions in this class require field work resulting in exposure to the weather and the ability to conduct duties in areas of unstable footing. Positions in this class require moderate to heavy physical work with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, SELECTION PROCESS Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

Monthly Salary:

$4,313-$5,422 CalPERS retirement program Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Longevity Pay Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses) Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more Review the Benefits tab for more information.

COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments. As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer! The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.