The City of Hurst is accepting applications for the position of ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER to enforce city ordinances and state laws as pertains to animals and maintain shelter to meet State standards. POSITION REQUIRES SOME WEEKEND AND EVENING HOURS PLUS OVERTIME, AS NEEDED.
Essential Job Functions:
Enforces city ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals. Picks up stray and unwanted animals. Takes citizen complaints in person or by telephone related to vicious dogs, stray animals, barking dogs, and related calls. Maintains shelter to conform to State Health Code, includes lifting bag of dog food from storage area to empty into container (load weight = 50 lbs.) Maintains required records. Performs euthanasia on animals and must be certified in euthanasia by the 120th day of employment, pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 169. Must obtain and maintain TCIC/NCIC access. Arrives at work on time and works assigned schedule. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skills in use of animal restraints. Knowledge of animal behavior and city ordinances and state laws pertaining to animal control. Ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public, especially during stressful situations. Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, twist, move (routinely carry objects or animals of varying sizes (10 to 80 pounds) up to 500 feet in distance and up to 130 pounds under emergency/arrest conditions), push/pull (routinely 10 to 100 pounds and up to 150 pounds under emergency/arrest conditions), and climb/crawl (in/over various building surfaces, fences and walls (approximately 6 feet high) in all types of conditions to complete job assignments. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and follow safety procedures and city rules and codes. Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail. Ability to testify in legal proceedings and Civil and Criminal court. Ability to learn and adhere to the City of Hurst Code of Ideals. Ability to use office equipment and software for reports, operate motor vehicle and two-way radio, and use job related tools/equipment/products/materials. Ability to type 25 correct w.p.m. (skills test may be given).
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, one year related experience, and Class C Texas driver’s license with a good driving record required. Must obtain Basic Animal Services Officer Certification by Department of State Health Services within 12 months of employment and Certified Euthanasia Technician by 120th day of full-time employment.
Apply:
City of Hurst Personnel
1505 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, Texas 76054
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