Animal Services Officer

About the role

The City of Wylie Animal Services division is seeking Animal Services Officers to enforce animal and rabies control ordinances and policies, and to license permits.

Responsibilities

• Patrols streets and responds to calls to pick up stray and dead animals.
• Cleans and maintains animal shelter daily in accordance to state law.
• Issues citations for violations of Animal Control laws.
• Appears in municipal court to testify regarding violations.
• Keeps all records regarding the department up to date and in accordance with all state requirements.
• Provides educational support and printed material to citizens regarding health maintenance, licensing and fee requirements.
• Understands the health necessity of euthanizing animals and must be agreeable to perform this function.
• Must be willing to be called out after hours, on holidays, etc.
• Must be able to pursue stray animals unaided.
• Performs all tasks within safety guidelines, using approved safety methods.
• Investigates nuisance complaints from citizens.
• Maintains all Animal Services equipment in constant good working order.
• Performs tasks under close supervision.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• Driving record must be satisfactory according to City of Wylie Personnel Rules and Regulations; driving record from DPS required.
• Ability to obtain certification by the Texas Department of Health as certified basic Animal Services Officer within one year of employment.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Qualifications

• Physical Strength Required: Very high.
• Physical Activities Required: Standing, Sitting, Walking/Running, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Handling, Fine Dexterity, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Bending, Twisting, Climbing, Balancing.
• Exposure to chemical and biological hazards.
• PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors.
• SCHEDULE: Shift work.
• CALL-OUT: Yes.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans.
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical expenses and dependent care expenses.
• Life insurance with New York Life.
• Total of 3x annual base salary for Long-Term Disability.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Workers' compensation benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Direct Deposit.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.

Skills

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to maintain all Animal Services equipment in good working order.
• Ability to provide educational support and printed material.
• Ability to understand the health necessity of euthanizing animals.
• Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work with aggressive animals.
• Ability to work with animals that may be vicious, unfriendly, or injured.
• Ability to perform euthanasia.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Basic Animal Services Officer within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer within one year of employment.
• Ability to work with live stock.

Pay

• Contributions by payroll deduction.
• City matches 200% of employee contribution.
• Mandatory deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones.
• Optional health savings account with a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Optional flexible spending account for eligible medical expenses and dependent care expenses.