Animal Services Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Animal Services Manager, the Animal Services Officer is responsible for controlling,  sheltering and disposing of animals that threaten the health and safety of City residents. They will also assist the public at the animal shelter in recovering or adopting animals. South Salt Lake operates a no-kill shelter that is part of the Best Friends Animal Society Network.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Manages City animal problems.

• Patrols city to identify and mitigate animal ordinance violations such as leash laws, excess animals and barking.
• Responds to reports of violations of animal ordinances and issues citations or warnings as needed.
• Responds to complaints concerning animal problems and animal attacks.
• Picks up stray, sick, injured, dead, and dangerous animals.
• Provides support for nuisance animal trapping.
• Euthanizes animals when necessary and ensures proper disposal.

Provides assistance to public and their pets.

Assists with City animal shelter operation and maintenance.

Assists with law enforcement and civil enforcement activities.

Other duties as assigned by Animal Services Manager or Department Director.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that  must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential  functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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SALARY : GRADE 17 : $22.08-33.40 (TYPICALLY START AT MINIMUM)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION

Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.

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