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Animal Control Officer CITY OF BERKELEY Invites Applications for the Position of: ISSUE DATE: 07/06/09 Job announcement and supplemental questionnaire is available at our website location: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hr. Deadline is Monday, July 27 at 5:00p.m. NACA Website Posting End Date: 08/05/09 |
Animal Control Manager Annual Salary: $60,548 to $83,200 "Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown - a beacon for people and businesses that are invested in building a greater community for the next generation". Come work with a City so dedicated to building a greater community that we made it our vision statement! The City of Cedar Rapids, IA is currently recruiting for an Animal Control Manager. This position manages the City's animal shelter, as well as animal control programs and activities. This position reports directly to the Police Chief. Details on the required qualifications and job duties for this position can be found at our website: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/hr. Specific qualifications include:
Why should you be interested in this opportunity? Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, which translates to a stimulating work environment that offers room to grow and develop professionally. The City of Cedar Rapids offers a supervisory training curriculum and professional development courses throughout the year. We believe in upward mobility for our employees and the diversity and size of our organization provides real opportunity for advancement - even in times of economic uncertainty. Cedar Rapids is the kind of community where you belong. Purchasing a home costs 40% less than the national average; property and violent crime rates are low and more than half of our community members enjoy commute times of less than 15 minutes. Make your home in a city rich in culture. Enjoy our museums, theaters, historical centers, Science Station and a school system that has been highlighted in national magazines. With a high school drop out rate of .38% and top ACT test scores we set the standard for quality public education. All of this adds up to one great place to live, work and play. We offer a generous benefits package that includes: free employee dental care and low cost family dental care, low cost health and prescription coverage, flexible benefits plans, 11 paid holidays, a comprehensive wellness program with free annual screenings for you and your spouse, an IPERS retirement package, deferred compensation, flexible leave, tuition reimbursement, and more! For more information on what it is like to live in the Cedar Rapids or the Corridor area visit www.cedarrapids.org/liveworkplay.asp or www.culturalcorridor.org/index.asp Visit our website to download an application: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/hr. Submit your completed application to: hr@cedar-rapids.org Applications accepted until: July 31, 2009 Pre-employment drug screen required. Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request Equal Opportunity Employer NACA Website Posting End Date: 08/05/09 |
Animal Control Officer SUMMARY Patrols designated areas to enforce animal control laws and ordinances regulating the possession, humane treatment, handling, confinement, transportation, use and disposal of animals; issues citations and impounds animals and performs related work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Communicate using mobile radio/telephone equipment. Learn, comprehend, interpret and enforce animal control ordinances and state laws. Comprehend and apply regulations governing licensing, rabies abatement and prevention. Learn to humanely handle, catch, restrain, confine and transport animals using special equipment, methods and techniques. Analyze situations and apply established procedures and good judgment to enforce animal control and laws. Utilize tact, judgment and strategy in dealing with a wide variety of people, both friendly and hostile. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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, training and/or experience, which clearly demonstrate possession of the knowledge and skills, stated above. Examples of such education and experience combinations are: To perform this job successfully an individual must have a genuine interest in animals and their well-being. Knowledge of physical and behavioral characteristics of dogs, cats and livestock, animal care, feeding and handling. Knowledge of common disease symptoms in domestic animals. Know animal control department policies, practices and procedures. Know methods and techniques of humane animal euthanasia laws, regulations and ordinances governing animal impound, release, quarantine and destruction. Communicate using mobile radio/telephone equipment. Learn, comprehend, interpret and enforce animal control ordinances and state laws. Comprehend and apply regulations governing licensing, rabies abatement and prevention. Learn to humanely handle, catch, restrain, confine and transport animals using special equipment, methods and techniques. Analyze situations and apply established procedures and good judgment to enforce animal control and anti cruelty laws. Utilize tact, self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with a wide variety of people, both friendly and hostile. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Six(6) months of experience dealing with the public in a service-related capacity; AND Completion of at least thirty (30) semester college units at an accredited college or university with course work related to animal control, law enforcement, or criminal justice; OR Six(6) months of experience as an Animal Control Officer, OR Six (6) months professional experience working in an animal control agency or humane society, veterinary or kennel/boarding facility, ranch or zoo handling, controlling and caring for animals. High school graduate or equivalent required. Experience in customer service preferred as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidate must be proficient in MS office. They must have a positive and upbeat attitude. Please send resumes to hr@nchumane.org ; fax 760-757-3547 Attention Aurora; mail to North County Humane Society and SPCA, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 NACA Website Posting End Date: 08/01/09 |
Director of Animal Services Responsible for providing safety for the public, ensuring the humane care and treatment of all animals and encouraging responsible pet ownership. Bachelor's degree in animal, biological, chemical or physical sciences or related field required. Courses in veterinary science or administration of animal services preferred. Five years experience managing animal services programs with at least 3 years supervisory, budgetary and administrative experience. The salary range is $53,565 - $70,744. For more information and to apply contact the Department of Human Resources at 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617, 410-758-4406, www.qac.org. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, July 31, 2009. NACA Website Posting End Date: 07/26/09 |
Animal Services Supervisor $56,700.80 - $85,030.40 annually The Animal Services Supervisor is responsible for supervising and training Animal Services Program personnel; overseeing daily field operations; assisting with administrative, purchasing and budgeting functions; handling citizen inquiries/complaints; and performing service calls for the City of Irvine. Requires an AA and four years animal services experience, including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination. Final candidates will be required to successfully pass the Public Safety background investigation process. Visit www.cityofirvine.org/jobs by 07/13/09 to apply. EEO/AD NACA Website Posting End Date: 07/25/09 |
Animal Control Officer Full-time position with progressive Animal Control division. ACO's provide animal care & control services to the community by enforcing state and city animal laws, providing excellent customer service, educating the public and providing animal care and rescuing sick/injured animals, etc. For more information visit www.richmondgov.com for application and full job description. A completed city application MUST accompany your resume. HS diploma or GED, valid Virginia driver's license and a minimum of 1 years experience in working with animals is required. Closing date for applications is 7/5/09. NACA Website Posting End Date: 07/23/09 |
Deputy Chief Animal Control Officer Loudoun County's Department of Animal Care and Control located in Waterford, VA is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Chief Animal Control Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to work with a team of Animal Control Officers possessing high standards of performance and ranking as one of the State's top animal control organizations. The Deputy Chief is responsible for supervising operational staff to provide enforcement and ensure public compliance with all federal, state, and local laws related to Animal Control. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills that promote a positive, professional, team orientated work environment, as well as, the ability to work with staff at all levels. The Deputy Chief must possess a thorough understanding of animal control laws and the legal system in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. This position assists the Chief Animal Control Officer with developing and tracking the Division's annual budget, monitoring performance measures to ensure all departmental policies and procedures are adhered to, implementing new programs, policies, and procedures, and working to improve methods of service delivery to the citizens of Loudoun County. The ability to build positive working relationships with County and local government elected and administration officials, public safety officials and officers, citizen groups and organizations and the public at large is critical for success. The Deputy Chief will facilitate and encourage staff development and training. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma and seven (7) years of directly related professional level work, including one (1) year supervisory and/or team leadership experience. Experience with companion animals, livestock, exotics, and wildlife is required. Must possess a valid driver's license. A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or a directly related field is preferred. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for more details and information about this position and to apply. EOE. NACA Website Posting End Date: 07/08/09 |
Animal Control Officer The City of Hutchinson, Kansas (population 40,000) is currently recruiting for the position of Animal Control Officer. Enforcement of City animal control laws and regulations, responding to complaints about animals, investigating cruelty to animal cases and answering incoming telephone calls are the primary responsibilities of this position. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at time of employment and comply with residency requirement within one year of employment. Must possess Firearm Certification, which is to be obtained through on the job training. National Animal Control Association Level I Certification is preferred. Salary range $13.8563 to $18.6397 per hour. To apply for this position complete an electronic application at www.hrepartners.com. For additional information or questions please call (620) 694-2642. Equal Opportunity Employer. NACA Website Posting End Date: 07/07/09 |