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Cityofpascagoula

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Cityofpascagoula, Pascagoula, Mississippi, us, 39569

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs law enforcement work relating to animal control; does related work as required, and any other duties assigned by the City Manager or the Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Patrols City in pick-up truck with animal cage; picks up stray animals and transports them to pound

Maintains contact with headquarters by using two-way radio set

Disposes of animals according to city ordinances and policies

Signs affidavits on violations of City ordinances pertaining to animal control

Picks up and buries dead animals in the City

Impounds, feeds, and cares for animals

Keeps close surveillance over suspected rabid animals confined in pound

Maintains the City Pound

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Good knowledge of the City streets and City ordinances regarding the confinement of animals

Good knowledge of the symptoms of rabies

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public

Ability to prepare activity reports

Ability to operate a light truck and two-way radio

Ability to handle large and/or vicious animals

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public

Requires the ability to stand, sit, walk and drive for substantial periods of time

Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds maximum; frequent lifting and/or carrying up to 25 pounds

Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate equipment such as firearms, tranquilizer guns, and traps

Some experience in the care and handling of animals and completion of high school

Valid driver’s license is required

APPLICATION PROCESS Apply online by selecting the link under Job Opportunities

City of Pascagoula is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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