Performs animal control work for the County. Patrols assigned area of the County to enforce animal control ordinances and related laws, rules, and regulations regarding domestic animals.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience working with animals; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
A valid driver's license.
Emergency vehicle operator’s certificate must be obtained during the first year probationary period.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING. Selected applicant’s continued employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation conducted during the probationary period. Applicant must be eligible to be commissioned as a Peace Officer/Constable in the State of Maryland. Subject to emergency callback.
Subject to work beyond normal scheduled hours, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of the purposes and methods of animal control programs.
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Knowledge of effective methods of controlling and containment of domestic animals.
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Knowledge of legal procedures.
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Ability to perform animal control duties efficiently.
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Ability to control/capture domestic animals in sometimes adverse conditions.
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Ability to work independently and make independent judgement.
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Ability to communicate properly both orally and written.
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Ability to handle animals safely and effectively.
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Ability to deal courteously with the public.
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Ability to operate vehicle safely.
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Ability to carry out daily assignments, follow through on matters and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate action to deal with standard recurring situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of heavy exertion, and is performed in office, field settings and outside in varying weather conditions. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, run, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Worker is continuously exposed to chemicals, zoonotic diseases, and subject to injuries at any given time.
Department/Division: Department of Emergency Services/Animal Control
Pay Grade: 111
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports to: Animal Control Lieutenant
Supervises: None