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Adams County Government Animal Management Officer I/II-160910 in Brighton, Colorado
Animal Management Officer I/II-160910
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Animal Management Officer I/II-160910
Salary
$50,247.39 - $64,926.67 Annually
Location
Brighton, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
06818
Department
Community Safety & Wellbeing
Opening Date
11/20/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission
At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.
Cultural Competencies/EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
Benefits
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT:CSWB is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce. We actively seek people from excluded and stigmatized communities. CSWB honors the value and insight lived experience can offer in a workplace setting; therefore, we recognize lived experience with poverty, homelessness, and/or behavioral health towardsQualifications for Success.
Animal Management Officer I: An Animal Management Officer I is an entry-level position, responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in the enforcement and Management policies and procedures throughout the County. This position reports directly to the Animal Management Supervisor in the Division.
Animal Management Officer II:This is the second level of career progression for the Animal Management Officer position. This position reports directly to the Neighborhood & Emergency Services Manager.
Hiring and salary determination will be based on experience and qualifications
Interviews will be conducted for this vacancy in January 2025.
Examples of Duties for Success
Animal Management Officer I:
Patrols county streets, roads, and highways; captures and impounds unlicensed, stray, and unsheltered animals; removes dead and snares animals in a net, with rope, or other devices; cages and secures animals in Animal Management vehicles; supplies food, notify owners of impounded animals.
Identifies and records breed and gender of animals.
Investigates complaints concerning animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action; writes reports.
Responds to calls regarding animal bites; quarantines animals for rabies observation.
Investigates reports of animal abuse; issues warnings and citations for violations of ordinances; testifies in court. Examines dog licenses for validity; issues warnings or summonses to delinquent owners.
Inspects and maintains cleanliness of Animal Management vehicle; washes and cleans cage area to prevent the spread of odor
Performs wildlife euthanasia as directed; disposes of remains.
Examines detained animals for illness or injury; delivers animals to the veterinarian for medical treatment.
Will be on call to work standby, holidays and after hours.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Ability to multitask in an ever-changing work environment.
Animal Management Officer II:
In addition to responsibilities above, the Animal Management Officer II also euthanizes animals as directed; dispose of remains.
Examines detained animals for illness or injury; deliver animals to veterinarian for medical treatment.
Provides training to new staff through the field officer training program.
Assists in Educational Programs including school visits.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications for Success
Animal Management Officer I:
Coordinates with other agencies regarding a variety of matters, including joint inspections.
Ability to remain motivated and dynamic and engage in problem-solving throughout the day.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to animal management.
Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Apply principles, practices, methods, and techniques of animal ordinance violations, investigation, and enforcement.
Engage in safe and efficient work practices as they relate to Animal Management.
Apply basic principles and procedures of record.
Apply safe driving principles and practices when operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate photography equipment.
Computer Skills: Learn the operation of computer and County-supported software, to include MS Office Suite, JD Edwards, E- Docs, and other software
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Learn court procedure, including, but not limited to various types of inspection warrants and court documents.
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner. Work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to learn necessary regulations with firmness and tact, always maintaining excellent customer service whenever possible.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make presentations.
Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Use all required safety Understand and use general principles of animal care.
Ability to learn animal management techniques by using ropes, nets, traps, and other approved devices
Be able to communicate with the dispatch center and other officers using a two- way radio and mobile data terminal.
Learn to identify breed and gender of animals.
Learn principles of licensing, control, and disposing of animals.
Learn methods and procedures of animal collection and impoundment.
Learn to use and care for animal shelter equipment.
Learn, interpret, apply, and enforce pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to animal shelter.
Animal Management Officer II:
In addition to the qualifications above, the Animal Management Officer II must also learn court procedure, including, but not limited to, citation issuance and obtaining various types of inspection warrants and court documents.
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact, always maintaining excellent customer service whenever possible.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make presentations.
Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Use all required safety equipment.
Understand and use general principles of animal care.
Lead new officer training, assist supervisor in the development of field training officer programming.
Assist the supervisor in the development of operating procedures.
More Qualifications for Success
Animal Management Officer I:
This position requires one year six months (1.5) years of total combined years of total combined experience from the categories below, with a minimum of one year working with the public.
Professional Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the public and in the including resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts.
6 months of hands-on knowledge working with animals. This may include animal control, kennel, grooming, or similar experience.
Academic Experience None required.
Lived Experience:
Lived experience includes poverty, homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
Up to one (1) year towards combined experience for demonstrated lived experience.*
*If you would like your lived experience considered forQualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in theQuestionssection.
License and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Within 1 year of hire, obtain the National Animal Control Association (NACA) Basic Certification.
Animal Management Officer II:
Thisposition requires three (3) years of total combined experience from the categories below, with a minimum of two years working as an Animal Management Office or equivalent position.
Professional Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience working with the public and in the interpretation of rules, laws, or procedures including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns or conflicts, including a minimum of 1 year hands-on experience working with animals. This may include animal control, kennel, grooming, or similar experience.
Successful completion of two years as an Animal Management Officer or equivalent position with another agency is preferred.
Academic Experience
None required.
Up to (1) year toward combined experience for completion of an accredited degree program(s); or, up to one (1) year for demonstrated higher education on a (6) month basis of full-time enrollment.
*One semester equals six (6) months; two (2) semesters equal one (1) year. Transcript required.
Lived Experience:
Lived experience includes poverty, homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
Up to one (1) year towards combined experience for demonstrated lived experience.*
*If you would like your lived experience considered forQualifications for Success, please respond to the prompts in theQuestionssection.
License and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license.
Within 1 year of hire, obtain the National Animal Control Association (NACA) Basic and Advanced Certification.
Agent Certification from the Bureau of Animal Protection from the State of Colorado preferred.
Completion of a recognized Field Training Program and the desire to train new Animal Management Officers preferred.
Background Check:Must pass a state and federal criminal background check, including fingerprinting
Essential duties for all levels require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Work in both an office setting and field environment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Exposure to confining space, dust, noise, heat, cold, chemicals, vicious animals and diseases related to wild and domestic animals.
Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
Generous Vacation/Sick leave
Long-Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Fitness Center
Employee Health Clinics
Flexible Work Schedules
Recreation Center Discounts
Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Wellness programs
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Yes, I understand and agree
Yes, I understand but disagree.
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications for this role:
1 year of experience working with the public and in the including resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts and 6 months of hands-on knowledge working with animals.
1 year of experience working with the public and in the including resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts and 6 months (1 semester) basis of full-time enrollment in higher education.
1 year of experience working with the public and in the including resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts and 6 months lived experience includes poverty, homelessness, and/or behavioral health.
Other qualifying option.
None of the above.
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Please note out of state applicants must obtain a Colorado's driver's license with in 30 days of hire
Yes
No
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Would you like your lived experience to be considered for service credit towards Qualifications for Success?
Yes
No
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If yes, please respond to the attestation below and complete prompt 1. I attest that I have read the lived experience statement and that any information provided will only be used for service credit towards Qualifications for Success and not to rule out eligibility to hire.
I understand and agree.
I understand but disagree.
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Prompt 1: Please list your lived experience with justice involvement, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health. Include dates (month, year), and a brief description of what it was. a. (For example: 05/92 - 6/93 incarcerated for possession. 09/19 - 02/20 Treated for behavioral health condition)
Required Question
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Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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