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Animal Control Officer Description Under the supervision of the Director of Ordinance Enforcement and Animal Control, enforces state and city animal control laws and provides general assistance to citizens, county and city officials with animal -related problems. About the Role The Animal Control Officer protects public safety and animal welfare by responding to animal-related complaints, enforcing animal control laws and local ordinances, and providing education and assistance to residents. The role requires frequent fieldwork throughout the city, direct interaction with the public, and the ability to safely handle animals in a variety of situations.

Pay Rate:

$23.8765 - $25.1043/hr., depending on experience. About you To be successful in this role, a strong and diverse skill set is needed, including:

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of Animal Control Officer experience desired. There is a six-month break-in period for this position.
• Tranquilize Certification is preferred.
• Euthanasia Certification is preferred.
• Ability to safely capture, restrain, transport, quarantine, and care for domestic and other animals, including dangerous, injured, sick, stray, or aggressive animals.

Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, citations, quarantine documentation, and reports related to animal control activities and unusual incidents. Ability to assess potentially hazardous situations and exercise sound judgment when responding to animals that may pose a threat to people or other animals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with residents, explain laws and procedures, address complaints, and provide guidance on animal and rodent-related concerns. About Romulus As a gateway to Michigan and home of Detroit Metro Airport, the City of Romulus is where opportunity meets purpose. With a strong business climate, a strategic location, and a commitment to innovation, Romulus offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on the community. Conveniently located near major highways, Romulus offers an easy commute from Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities—making it easy to build a career where you can grow and make a difference every day. Whether you're just beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find a collaborative workplace where your contributions help shape a thriving, connected city. What we have to offer

• $0 employee premium options for multiple

BCBS PPO

plans, or waiver payment prorated monthly in lieu of electing coverage, effective on date of hire.

• $0 employee premium for dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility period.
• 11.5% Employer retirement contribution to 401a plan, with a mandatory 1% Employee contribution.
• MERS Retiree Healthcare Savings Program with 1% City Contribution and mandatory 2% Employee Contribution.
• Paid leave time covered by City of Romulus Policy 17.

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SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Ordinance Enforcement and Animal Control, enforces state and city animal control laws and provides general assistance to citizens, county and city officials with animal -related problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties maybe assigned. 1. Travels to various parts of the city in response to complaints to requests for assistance from city residents, or as a part of a predetermined schedule or route. 2. Takes city dog census and checks for current licenses. 3. Captures and impounds animals using a loop stick, snare, trap, and in cases of personal or public safety, shotgun or tranquilizing gun. 4. Hunts and impounds dangerous, vicious, sick or dying animals. 5. Investigates complaints such as unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals or cases of farm animals killed by dogs, or citizen complaints of neglect or cruelty to animals. 6. Enforces state animal control laws and local ordinances and presents citations for various violations, such as uncontrolled or unlicensed animals. 7. May testify in court, as necessary, against defendant in cases regarding suits brought against the county, as witness of animal cruelty, neglect or disease, unlicensed dogs, or dog and other animal damage. 8. May investigate animal bites and may impound animal or quarantine to property for ten‑day period. Explains State Dog Law to owners as well as county procedures for quarantine. Refers bitten citizens to hospitals or their physician and examines and releases animal after quarantine period. 9. Picks up dead or injured animals from city streets or other location. 10. Transports animals to the City Animal Shelter, removes same and cleans and disinfects trucks. Euthanizes and maintains the disposition of animals as required. 11. Cleans cages and kennels, and feeds animals. Cleans and performs maintenance activities on equipment, buildings, grounds and vehicles, as required. 12. Attends to citizen complaints regarding rodents, conducting field inspections, assisting residents with prevention techniques, examination procedures and related safety measures. 13. Keeps logs and maintains records on daily activities and prepares summary reports on dog quarantines, citations issued, dogs impounded and unusual situations involving the public, enforcement and animal control. 14. May be required to work irregular shifts and or be on 24 hour emergency call due to staffing or as need arises. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience:

Two year Animal Control Officer experience desired. Six months break‑in period.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license. Must be appropriately licensed to operate City-owned vehicles consistent with work assignment. Tranquilize Certification preferred. Euthanasia Certification preferred. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Successful completion of the animal control training program sponsored by the Michigan Department of Agriculture is a desirable qualification for this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMMENTS

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of educations and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job should be considered.

Prepared in compliance with:

Romulus Policies and Procedures Manual Americans with

Disabilities Manual Equal Employment Opportunity Act Pay:

$23.87 - $25.10 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Animal Control:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person