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City of Baytown Animal Control Specialist I/II in Baytown, Texas
Animal Control Specialist I/II
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Animal Control Specialist I/II
Salary
$16.79 - $20.99 Hourly
Location
705 N Robert Lanier Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00179
Department
Health
Division
Animal Control
Opening Date
09/09/2024
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
- ATTENTION* Initial hire date will be on or after September 23, 2024.
Join our dedicated team as an Animal Control Specialist, where you'll protect and ensure the well-being of animals and the community. In this role, you’ll handle rescue operations, enforce animal-related laws, and educate the public on responsible pet ownership. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!
Promotes public safety by enforcement of state laws and local ordinances dealing with rabies control, cruelty to animals, and health code standards.
Duties
Administration Operation Duties: Assists citizens with paperwork necessary to complete transactions for adoptions, redemptions, sterilization program, licensing programs, donations, and trap issuance. Collects fees, prepares daily reports, and prepares cash deposits as required. Enters data necessary for tracking complaints, animals, Local Rabies Control Authority (LRCA) reports, etc., into a computer database. Files citations and warrants as required with Municipal Court, Police, or other agencies. Assists with off-site events such as spay/neuter clinics, adoption fairs, etc. Provides adoption counseling to prospective pet owners. Responds to phone calls and walk-in customers in a high-volume environment.
Field Operation Duties: Operates City animal services vehicles safely and obeys State laws and City policies during the performance of duties. Operates two-way radio systems using correct codes and signals. Operates patrol vehicles within City limits to impound animals roaming at-large, or injured animals involved in bites or scratches. Responds to animal complaints, removes wild animals from residences, and enforces applicable City of Baytown ordinances and regulations. Removes deceased animals from residential areas, and roadways according to department protocol. Educates citizens regarding compliance with animal laws, ordinances, and quarantine requirements. Maintains daily work sheets regarding impounded, deceased, and wild animals. Represents Local Rabies Control Authority to enforce State rabies laws and City licensing requirements. Issues citations or written warnings. Completes and processes citizen complaints regarding violations. Represents the City in Municipal or County Court regarding citations issued for violations of animal regulations. Euthanizes animals that are high-risk, rabid, critically injured, sick animals, or any other animal deemed necessary. Transfers dead animals to landfill and unloads. Performs minor repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment.
Kennel Operation Duties: Maintains proper sanitation according to department standards by cleaning animal cages, walls, windows, and flooring. Sanitizes as required. Shows adoptable animals for potential adoptions. Observes animals and reports any signs of illness, distress, or safety issues. Ensures all animals have adequate food and water by replenishing supplies. Ensures all adoptable animals are properly identified with tags, collars, and correct cage cards. Keeps outside exercise areas free of solid waste. Operates washers and dryers to clean laundry. Exercises animals by taking them to exercise areas. Reconciles animals and updates paperwork and computer systems to reflect changes. Euthanizes animals as required. Prepares rabies specimens and forwards to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for testing. Provides humane treatment to all animals.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
ANIMAL CONTROL SPECIALIST I
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
One year of of experience in Animal control or other related animal experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Basic State Certification in Animal Control must be obtained within the first year of employment.
Euthanasia Certification must be obtained with the first year of employment, as now required by DSHS.
Preferred:
- Basic State Certification in Animal Control.
ANIMAL CONTROL SPECIALIST II
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of direct Animal Control field experience.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Basic State Certification in Animal Control.
State Certification in Euthanasia.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to exercise good public relations skills. Knowledge of animal diseases. Ability to handle animals without harm to them, others, or self. Ability to properly prepare lab specimens. Ability to use proper euthanasia techniques. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Ability to work a rotating schedule. Ability to work on-call hours and respond within an hour or less.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
01
The initial hire date for this position will be effective on or after September 23, 2024. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.
02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
None of the above
03
How many years of experience do you have with animal handling/, animal control, environmental health or other related field do you have?
Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
2 - 3 years
3 - 4 years
4 - 5 years
5+ years
None of the above
04
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
05
Do you have a Basic State Certification in Animal Control or the ability to obtain it within the first year of employment?
Yes, I have a Basic State Certification in Animal Control.
No, but I can obtain the Basic State Certification in Animal Control within the first year of employment.
No, I do not meet this requirement.
06
Do you have a Euthanasia Certification as required by the DSHS or the ability to be obtain it within the first year of employment?
Yes, I have a Euthanasia Certification.
No, but I can obtain a Euthanasia Certification with the first year of employment.
No, I do not meet this requirement.
07
If you are bilingual in which language are you most proficient?
I am not bilingual
Spanish
Vietnamese
Chinese
French
Urdu
Other
American Sign Language
08
Are you available to work a rotating schedule with assigned on-call hours? While on-call a response is required within an hour or less.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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