Jobs Animal Control Officer
Public Health
Salary
$24.42 - $31.26/hour
Status
Full-time
Location
Public Health: 600 S 4th Street, Council Bluffs
Posted
4/19/2024
Summary
Pottawattamie County Public Health is announcing the hiring of a full-time Animal Control Officer!An individual in this position performs manual work investigating and responding to animal complaints and injuries, examining animal health, transporting and impounding animals, euthanizing domestic and wildlife as needed, disposing of deceased animals, preparing and maintaining records and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Health Administrator. Supervises and leads On-Call Animal Control Officers.
Pottawattamie County offers employees a strong benefit plan at a reasonable cost. Our benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and other voluntary benefits.
To highlight some of our amazing benefits:
- We offer a family plan at $225.70 per month cost to the employee, with an additional $30 savings if the employee participates in the wellness program.
- $1,500 family deductible
- 100% employer paid long-term disability coverage
- Premium free dental coverage
- generous paid time off; sick leave and vacation leave
- IPERS retirement; Unlike benefits from other retirement plans, IPERS benefits aren’t tied to the performance of the stock market. With IPERS, you don’t need to make complicated investment decisions for your retirement dreams to become a reality.
We are excited to share that the starting salary for this position will increase to $53,913.60 beginning July 1, 2024!
Essential Functions
Patrols County and enforces local and state animal laws and ordinances.
investigates and responds to animal complaints, injuries and bites.
Examines animal health; transports and impounds animals; euthanizes domestic and wildlife as needed; disposes deceased animals; administers microchips.
Assists the general public with inquires by phone, email, and in person; directs inquires to appropriate resource as needed.
Documents and maintains reports on complaints and licensing; maintains license program; prepares and sends out annual notices; processes licenses and fees.
Follows up on non-enforceable complaints.
Educates the general public on laws, codes, and regulations regarding animals.
Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability
General knowledge of the safe handling of unlicensed, stray, and uncontrollable animals.
General knowledge of County grounds and surrounding areas.
General knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the department.
General knowledge of the anatomy and diseases of animals.
General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment in the line of work.
Skill in the operation of standard office and computer equipment.
Skill in excellent customer service.
Skill in data collection.
Ability to repair and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Ability to patrol County roads, streets, highways, neighborhoods, businesses, and surrounding areas.
Ability to report and document violations.
Ability to safely capture stray and wild animals; ability to maintain reports, records, and documents.
Ability to handle confidential information according to established procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement, supervisors, and the general public.
Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with unlicensed, stray, and uncontrollable animals, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications
Possession of Animal Control Certification through National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) upon hire.
Possession of Blood borne Pathogen Certification upon hire.
Obtain Chemical Capture and Humane Euthanasia Certifications within 1 year of hire.
Obtain Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and Respirator Fit Test within 6 months of hire.
Valid driver's license in the State of Iowa.
I was fortunate to become part of the Pottawattamie County family in 2014. I haven't wanted to work any other place since. The personnel I've come to know have truly become like family.
Sheriff's Office
9 Years with Pottawattamie County
