Assistant Animal Control Officer (Per Diem)

Job Code:  33-9011

Salary: $16.10 - $21.07

Status:  Per-Diem, Non-exempt

Department: COMP – Animal Control

Location: Teionkwarihwaienawa:kon

Reports To: Animal Control Supervisor

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: No

Background Check: PL 101-630 

Summary: Actively support and uphold the Tribe and Animal Control’s mission and values. Perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of Tribal Ordinances and regulations relating to animal control and impounding; responsible for the care and control of animal shelter. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

Serve as a representative of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public. 

• Responsible for the care and control of animals housed at the Shelter.
• Provide assistance to maintain and keep organized files and records.
• Provide assistance to maintain safety and security of Animal Shelter
• Provide assistance respond to calls, captures, transports, and impound domestic animals.
• Issue citations or notices of violation in the enforcement of ordinances relating to animal control.
• Provide assistance and prepare officer’s reports
• Conduct investigations of reported violations of code provisions regarding the keeping of animals and cruelty to animals, reports of animal bites, and animal nuisance complaints.
• Provide assistance Interviews complainant and identifies animals owners
• Provide assistance to the public regarding animal control matters responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.
• Depending upon assignment, performs various duties involved in kennel maintenance, cleans kennels, feeds impounded animals, and participates in euthanasia of animals.
• Perform various office duties including the redemption or purchase of impounded animals, receiving fees, issuing receipts, receives and records reports of lost and found animals.
• Provide assistance to pick up and transport dead animals to landfill for disposal or to a laboratory for testing in the event of suspected rabies.
• Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.   

Knowledge of: 

• Basic computer skills including basic office and clerical skills.
• Good public relation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Use of  animal capture equipment
• Be knowledgeable of pertinent local laws, codes and regulations
• Be familiar with the occupational hazards and safety precautions of working around animals. 

Ability to: 

• Stay calm and act rationally in emergency situations.
• Apply principles and techniques of prevention, investigation, apprehension, rules of evidence, and all other aspects of Animal Control Ordinance.
• Skillfully and safely use tribal equipment and vehicles.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain composure under adverse conditions such as public harassment and critical injuries.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and citizens from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and recognize actual and potential dangerous situations, and determine proper course of action
• Present evidence in court effectively; skillful in observation and remembering details such as names, faces, and incidents.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Utilize good public relations skills.
• Prioritize tasks
• Establish effective working relationships with employees and the public
• Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.
• Make sound decisions. 

Training: National Animal Control Association, Level 1 Certification within one year of employment. 

Other Skills and Abilities: Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process.

Working Conditions: Work is performed under the following conditions: outside where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; non-traditional hours after 4pm or weekends as necessary.

Physical Requirements: Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs and over walls, subdue resisting and chase fleeing animals, climb stairs, over walls, constant running, walking, crouching, crawling, kneeling, and twisting; standing or sitting for extended period of time. Must have capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public.  Physical effort is required to lift/carry injured/deceased animals and equipment up to 70lbs.  Great mental ability is required daily.

Job Hazard/Risk Factors:  Employees risk physical hazard from domestic animals that are vicious and/or diseased and, therefore, would result in substantial bodily harm or death. Exposure to a variety of noise, bio-hazard communicable diseases hazardous materials, chemicals, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia; high risk of civil litigation due to performance of duties. 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.  

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.