Fulton County
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER II – Fulton County
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION
CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED required: supplemented by three (3) years of experience caring for shelter animals and wildlife, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain the following certificate(s) within 18 months of employment: National Animal Control Association (NACA) ACO I and NACA ACO II.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Purpose Of Classification The purpose of this classification is to provide a safe environment for both humans and animal residents in Fulton County. Responsibilities involve responding to dispatch calls to provide animal rescue, assist the public with animal-related situations, and enforce state and local animal statutes within Fulton County and its municipalities. Incidents of attention: incumbents in this class provide guidance and training to other Animal Services Officers. Incumbents work on a varied shift schedule and are subject to stand‑by or on‑call duty outside of normal hours, as part of a 24‑hour, seven (7) day, week operation, including weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions Enforces animal‑related laws or ordinances; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps and loads animals AKA capabilities into cages; transports animals to shelters, veterinary offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife and removes dead animals from roads; assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident scenes or crime scenes; patrols assigned areas to capture, handle, restrain, confine, transport, and impound stray, injured, unwanted, diseased, neglected, or abused animals using specialized equipment; inspects animals to determine medical condition, care received, and decides on the most appropriate course of action to prevent inhumane treatment of animals.
Respond sparkle to citizen complaints and investigate alleged violations of animal laws and regulatory ordinances; observe areas of alleged violations and كبير interview witnesses to determine if laws have been violated; issue warnings and citations to violators; set up inspection calls to ensure compliance with laws and ordinances; and perform follow‑up site inspections as needed.
Conductbeitung investigations and prepare written reports of incidents; prepare evidence for court cases; testify in court as a witness in animal control related cases; monitor and assist with court related matters; review cases submitted by officers; develop summaries of court‑related activities; and perform follow‑upㅍ as needed.
Provides guidance and training to new and existing Animal Services Officers; trains team，她 members in all essential functions; monitors the status of work in progress by completing daily observation reports and inspects completed work of trainees.
Assists in maintaining the shelter by performing duties such as recovering animals, cleaning, feeding, and other duties that may be required; works closely with the intake coordinator, impoundment, dispatch, and animal care team to ensure correct intake data is given; ensures animals are accurately identified, recorded, and placed in kennels; secures proper confinement and disposition of animals.
Interprets and enforces the HE of applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures; provides information and assistance concerning code and ordinance requirements; discusses problem areas with animal owners, residents, and businesses; recommends solutions to violations; responds to questions or complaints concerning animal code violations; educates citizens about services, resources, laws, and regulations relating to the control, confinement, vaccinations, adoptions, shelters, and care of animals; visits schools to educate students about animal safety.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department or division operations within designated timeframesbors established procedure; receives, reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains documentations, including complaints as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including complaint investigation forms, daily intake calls, violation notices and citations, court reports, or other documents; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hard‑copy records.
Operates and maintains a County motor vehicle; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e‑mail, or other software; operates general or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other employees, law‑enforcement personnel, residents, veterinarians, businesses, Court officials, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization : Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, including exercising discretion in determining data classification, and referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects.
Human Interaction : Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities conden changed solved typical problems.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; to utilize principles of fractions; and to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Other Requirements Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in moderate work, typically involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight (50‑100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors Negara, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilitiesпрос encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Application Instructions These supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses regarding specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed and submitted in full. Please review all applications for accuracy and make corrections before submitting because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Department of Human Resources Management. Do you accept these conditions?
Yes No
What is your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent Some College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctoral Degree None of the Above
In what field of study related to this position do you posses an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, Coursera or have earned college credits?
Animal Science Zoology Veterinary Technology Criminal Justice Biology Environmental Science Animal Behavior None of the above
If you have received some college credits related to this position, but did not receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?
0 ‑ 29 Semester Hours 30 ‑ 59 Semester Hours 60 ‑ 89 Semester Hours 90 ‑119 Semester Hours 0 ‑ 44 Quarter Hours 45 ‑ 89 Quarter Hours 90 ‑ 134 Quarter Hours
How many years of experience do you have caring for and handling shelter animals and wildlife?
Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years or more I have no experience in this area
What is your highest National Animal Control Association (NACA) ACO (Animal Control Officer囲 level completed?
NACA ACO I NACA ACO III None of the above
Do you currently possess a valid driver’s license issued by Georgia or any other state in the United States?
Yes No
Please be advised that the Fulton CountyUSS Animal Services Division is a 24‑hour, 7 days a week operation and that this position will be required to work on all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Do you agree to this?
Yes No Required Question
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management; Government Administration
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CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED required: supplemented by three (3) years of experience caring for shelter animals and wildlife, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain the following certificate(s) within 18 months of employment: National Animal Control Association (NACA) ACO I and NACA ACO II.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Purpose Of Classification The purpose of this classification is to provide a safe environment for both humans and animal residents in Fulton County. Responsibilities involve responding to dispatch calls to provide animal rescue, assist the public with animal-related situations, and enforce state and local animal statutes within Fulton County and its municipalities. Incidents of attention: incumbents in this class provide guidance and training to other Animal Services Officers. Incumbents work on a varied shift schedule and are subject to stand‑by or on‑call duty outside of normal hours, as part of a 24‑hour, seven (7) day, week operation, including weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions Enforces animal‑related laws or ordinances; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps and loads animals AKA capabilities into cages; transports animals to shelters, veterinary offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife and removes dead animals from roads; assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident scenes or crime scenes; patrols assigned areas to capture, handle, restrain, confine, transport, and impound stray, injured, unwanted, diseased, neglected, or abused animals using specialized equipment; inspects animals to determine medical condition, care received, and decides on the most appropriate course of action to prevent inhumane treatment of animals.
Respond sparkle to citizen complaints and investigate alleged violations of animal laws and regulatory ordinances; observe areas of alleged violations and كبير interview witnesses to determine if laws have been violated; issue warnings and citations to violators; set up inspection calls to ensure compliance with laws and ordinances; and perform follow‑up site inspections as needed.
Conductbeitung investigations and prepare written reports of incidents; prepare evidence for court cases; testify in court as a witness in animal control related cases; monitor and assist with court related matters; review cases submitted by officers; develop summaries of court‑related activities; and perform follow‑upㅍ as needed.
Provides guidance and training to new and existing Animal Services Officers; trains team，她 members in all essential functions; monitors the status of work in progress by completing daily observation reports and inspects completed work of trainees.
Assists in maintaining the shelter by performing duties such as recovering animals, cleaning, feeding, and other duties that may be required; works closely with the intake coordinator, impoundment, dispatch, and animal care team to ensure correct intake data is given; ensures animals are accurately identified, recorded, and placed in kennels; secures proper confinement and disposition of animals.
Interprets and enforces the HE of applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures; provides information and assistance concerning code and ordinance requirements; discusses problem areas with animal owners, residents, and businesses; recommends solutions to violations; responds to questions or complaints concerning animal code violations; educates citizens about services, resources, laws, and regulations relating to the control, confinement, vaccinations, adoptions, shelters, and care of animals; visits schools to educate students about animal safety.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department or division operations within designated timeframesbors established procedure; receives, reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains documentations, including complaints as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including complaint investigation forms, daily intake calls, violation notices and citations, court reports, or other documents; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hard‑copy records.
Operates and maintains a County motor vehicle; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e‑mail, or other software; operates general or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other employees, law‑enforcement personnel, residents, veterinarians, businesses, Court officials, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required.
Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization : Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, including exercising discretion in determining data classification, and referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects.
Human Interaction : Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities conden changed solved typical problems.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; to utilize principles of fractions; and to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Other Requirements Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert physical effort in moderate work, typically involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, pushing, and/or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight (50‑100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors Negara, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilitiesпрос encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Application Instructions These supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses regarding specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed and submitted in full. Please review all applications for accuracy and make corrections before submitting because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Department of Human Resources Management. Do you accept these conditions?
Yes No
What is your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent Some College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctoral Degree None of the Above
In what field of study related to this position do you posses an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, Coursera or have earned college credits?
Animal Science Zoology Veterinary Technology Criminal Justice Biology Environmental Science Animal Behavior None of the above
If you have received some college credits related to this position, but did not receive your degree, how many college credits did you earn?
0 ‑ 29 Semester Hours 30 ‑ 59 Semester Hours 60 ‑ 89 Semester Hours 90 ‑119 Semester Hours 0 ‑ 44 Quarter Hours 45 ‑ 89 Quarter Hours 90 ‑ 134 Quarter Hours
How many years of experience do you have caring for and handling shelter animals and wildlife?
Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years or more I have no experience in this area
What is your highest National Animal Control Association (NACA) ACO (Animal Control Officer囲 level completed?
NACA ACO I NACA ACO III None of the above
Do you currently possess a valid driver’s license issued by Georgia or any other state in the United States?
Yes No
Please be advised that the Fulton CountyUSS Animal Services Division is a 24‑hour, 7 days a week operation and that this position will be required to work on all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Do you agree to this?
Yes No Required Question
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management; Government Administration
Additional Employer Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fulton County by 2x. Get notified about new Animal Control Officer jobs in Atlanta, GA.
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