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Sr. Animal Services Officer
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*This recruitment is will now remain open until filled*
Incentives
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than 100 miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
The Opportunity Coordinates, and reviews the work of other animal services staff; enforces state, City, and County laws regarding stray, dangerous, and nuisance domestic animals; investigates complaints, captures animals, and ensures humane animal protection and control.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Provide lead direction, training, work review, and evaluation to animal control staff; organize and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
Provide input into selection decisions, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.
Assist the Supervising Animal Control Officer in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing the County's animal control program.
Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals; performs rescue of stranded or injured animals.
Conduct an initial investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty; investigate animal bites and arranges for appropriate identification and quarantine.
Explain state and local laws, codes, and ordinances relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and policies of the shelter to the public.
Issue citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrol assigned areas operating County vehicles.
Perform rescue of wild, stray, unlicensed domestic animals and livestock running at large for impounding; responds to dangerous animals; transports injured animals; perform euthanasia as required.
Represent the County's interest in court with regard to basic citations and dangerous animals.
Testify in court regarding citations and disposition of complaints.
Assist other agencies and County departments with animal control and handling activities.
Enter, edits, and retrieves data; prepare daily and periodic or special reports; maintain records.
May operate standard office equipment, including a computer, facsimile equipment, and telephones.
Collect and balance licensing monies; prepare receipts and other forms.
Operate humane traps, mobile radios, and related animal control tools and equipment.
Identify symptoms of common animal diseases, including rabies, and recommends veterinary medical care, isolation, or euthanasia.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Qualifications Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Three (3) years of experience in animal care, control, or enforcement at a level equivalent to the County's class of Animal Services Officer II.
College-level coursework in animal control, animal behavior, law enforcement, or a closely related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one year.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Tranquilization Training Certificate, within one year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one year.
Required by PC Sections 830.9 and 832, possession of, or ability to complete within one year from date of appointment, (or upon conclusion of first available training program if more than one year), the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy, and coursework required by PC Section 832; or have completed a similar Humane Officer/Animal Control academy or training curriculum and must be able to successfully complete the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy and coursework required by PC Section 832 within one year of employment.
Pursuant to PC Section 830.9, ability to possess firearms qualifications, including vision to maintain firearms qualifications.
To view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Animal Services Officer, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
Submit Your Application Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
Click Here to get tips for applying with the County.
Recruitment Process The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your responses MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Additional Information The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Sr. Animal Services Officer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in Diamond Springs, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information FTI, will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten years.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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Incentives
Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.
A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than 100 miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.
Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.
The Opportunity Coordinates, and reviews the work of other animal services staff; enforces state, City, and County laws regarding stray, dangerous, and nuisance domestic animals; investigates complaints, captures animals, and ensures humane animal protection and control.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Provide lead direction, training, work review, and evaluation to animal control staff; organize and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
Provide input into selection decisions, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.
Assist the Supervising Animal Control Officer in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing the County's animal control program.
Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals; performs rescue of stranded or injured animals.
Conduct an initial investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty; investigate animal bites and arranges for appropriate identification and quarantine.
Explain state and local laws, codes, and ordinances relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and policies of the shelter to the public.
Issue citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrol assigned areas operating County vehicles.
Perform rescue of wild, stray, unlicensed domestic animals and livestock running at large for impounding; responds to dangerous animals; transports injured animals; perform euthanasia as required.
Represent the County's interest in court with regard to basic citations and dangerous animals.
Testify in court regarding citations and disposition of complaints.
Assist other agencies and County departments with animal control and handling activities.
Enter, edits, and retrieves data; prepare daily and periodic or special reports; maintain records.
May operate standard office equipment, including a computer, facsimile equipment, and telephones.
Collect and balance licensing monies; prepare receipts and other forms.
Operate humane traps, mobile radios, and related animal control tools and equipment.
Identify symptoms of common animal diseases, including rabies, and recommends veterinary medical care, isolation, or euthanasia.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Qualifications Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Three (3) years of experience in animal care, control, or enforcement at a level equivalent to the County's class of Animal Services Officer II.
College-level coursework in animal control, animal behavior, law enforcement, or a closely related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one year.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Tranquilization Training Certificate, within one year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one year.
Required by PC Sections 830.9 and 832, possession of, or ability to complete within one year from date of appointment, (or upon conclusion of first available training program if more than one year), the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy, and coursework required by PC Section 832; or have completed a similar Humane Officer/Animal Control academy or training curriculum and must be able to successfully complete the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy and coursework required by PC Section 832 within one year of employment.
Pursuant to PC Section 830.9, ability to possess firearms qualifications, including vision to maintain firearms qualifications.
To view the minimum qualifications for Sr. Animal Services Officer, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
Submit Your Application Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click Accept.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
Click Here to get tips for applying with the County.
Recruitment Process The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your responses MUST be included in the Work Experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Additional Information The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Sr. Animal Services Officer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three months.
We currently have the following vacancies:
One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in Diamond Springs, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information FTI, will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten years.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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