Job: SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Job Title: SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Salary: $1,003.00 - $1,522.00 Biweekly $26,078.00 - $39,572.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN # 06871
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Environmental Health
Section: Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
Location: 2700 Evella*
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads Animal Control Officers in the collection, impoundment and care of animals, and enforces animal control ordinances.

Assigns and coordinates the daily work activities of Animal Control Officer Officers and Trainees. Assists in training and counseling Animal Control Officers and Trainees in the performance of their job duties. Assists the veterinarian and/or technician with animal euthanasia. May also perform field euthanasia and chemical immobilization procedures. Explains city animal ordinances to the general public. May conduct pet ownership and animal safety programs for schools and local civic organizations. Issues legal summonses to ordinance violators and provides court testimony. Handles routine paperwork for overtime, vacation leave, vehicle inventory and storeroom supplies. Responds to sensitive and/or complicated calls and requests from government officials.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in animal control are required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2). GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: ( X ) Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.SALARY INFORMATION: GENERAL FUNDED POSITIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:Salary Range - Pay Grade 16OPENING DATE: August 19, 2009CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAPPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly original applications, resumes and online submissions are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. For advanced consideration apply online at: www.houstontx.gov.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call (713) 794-9141. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An Equal Opportunity Employer