
Website City of Odessa
Job Description:
Responds to calls for service involving at-large live, deceased or injured animals. Investigates animal complaints up to and including cases of animal bite/scratch cases.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
- Receives complaints and calls for assistance regarding at-large live, injured or deceased animals.
- Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of assigned vehicle – cab and payload areas.
- Assist in the humane care and maintenance of animals in the shelter.
- Maintains oneself in proper uniform and general appearance and behavior.
- Practices safety control.
- Prevents diseases from entering shelter.
- Removes deceased animals from public thoroughfare.
- Performs humane euthanasia.
- Impounds animals as prescribed by ordinances.
- Cites violators of the animal ordinance.
- Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
- Responsible for keeping daily truck logs, noting time of call for assistance received, nature of call, disposition of call, and time call completed.
- Enforces all Federal, State and local laws pertaining to animals.
- Investigates animal bite/scratch cases.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Be able to lift large size dogs, be able to euthanize animals, sick and injured as prescribed by ordinances
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to follow safety procedures.
- Handle and provide care for small and large animals
- Be familiar with latest City and County ordinances pertaining to animals.
- Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
- Knowledge of laws relating to Animal Control Shelter operations and animal care.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
Qualification & Experience:
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- GED required. Prefer 3 to 6 months heavy customer relations experience.
Job Details:
Company: City of Odessa
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Other
Job Location: Odessa, TX, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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