An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
Conducts field investigations and property inspections to uncover violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing and related ordinances. Performs investigations for possible violations; photographs evidence; contacts responsible persons, landlords or tenants and performs follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develops and maintains accurate files. Presents a variety of information and statistics in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use by elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in code enforcement matters. Responds to public inquiries and public nuisance abatement complaints and answers questions related to City code enforcement activities by researching, interpreting and explaining policies and regulations; analyzes, recommends and communicates appropriate solutions to problems; addresses complaints and schedules site visits Deals effectively, courteously and productively with angry and upset residents. Maintains integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work, customer interactions, and by maintaining punctuality and attendance at work. Code enforcement officers need to have a broad knowledge of codes and inspection procedures and be able to exercise independent judgment. They also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to deal with people in an emotional or angry state Must have a valid drivers license and car. Customer service Answer phones Input and retrieve a variety of information using a computer terminal Maintain files and records related to citations and violations Prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence Perform other related duties as assigned Background in code enforcement and or construction Good work ethics Detailed oriented Issue building permits Construction Inspections Coordinate with other municipal departments Review building permit applications and plans Ensure application packages are complete Provide detailed daily log of duties performed for accounting department Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft 365 a plus
Job Description Duties Include:
Conducts field investigations and property inspections to uncover violations of nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, housing and related ordinances. Performs investigations for possible violations; photographs evidence; contacts responsible persons, landlords or tenants and performs follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develops and maintains accurate files. Presents a variety of information and statistics in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use by elected and appointed officials, special committees, or community organizations involved in code enforcement matters. Responds to public inquiries and public nuisance abatement complaints and answers questions related to City code enforcement activities by researching, interpreting and explaining policies and regulations; analyzes, recommends and communicates appropriate solutions to problems; addresses complaints and schedules site visits Deals effectively, courteously and productively with angry and upset residents. Maintains integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work, customer interactions, and by maintaining punctuality and attendance at work. Code enforcement officers need to have a broad knowledge of codes and inspection procedures and be able to exercise independent judgment. They also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to deal with people in an emotional or angry state Must have a valid drivers license and car. Customer service Answer phones Input and retrieve a variety of information using a computer terminal Maintain files and records related to citations and violations Prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence Perform other related duties as assigned Background in code enforcement and or construction Good work ethics Detailed oriented Issue building permits Construction Inspections Coordinate with other municipal departments Review building permit applications and plans Ensure application packages are complete Provide detailed daily log of duties performed for accounting department Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft 365 a plus
