To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City and state laws governing the care and keep of animals in the City; and to impound, care for, and dispose of animals as appropriate, train new employees and represent the City of Mesquite as an authority on animal-related ordinances.

• General supervision is provided by the Field Supervisor – Animal Services.

THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE'S SPECIAL STEP PAY PLAN. WITH SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, EMPLOYEES CAN EARN $1,000 ANNUALIZED PAY INCREASES AT 6, 12, 24, 36, AND 48 MONTHS TOTALING $5,000 IN 4 YEARS. NOTE: THIS OFFER MAY NOT APPLY TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES.

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Plan routine patrols to search for loose animals; prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines; respond to calls and complaints regarding dead or loose animals.
• Enforce City Animal Control laws; explain ordinances relating to the care and keep of animals; issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances; appear in court on applicable cases.
• Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated. Euthanize sick, injured or homeless animals as necessary.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances; take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
• Assist in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhood and responding to questions on the telephone.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of daily records and reports.
• Assist in customer service responsibilities at the shelter including processing adoptions, issuing licenses and permits, processing the intake of stray and owner surrendered animals, etc.
• Serve as principal trainer and mentor for new employees.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Thirty (30) months of progressively responsible animal handling experience as well as two (2) years progressively responsible experience in explaining and enforcing regulations and procedures to the public or a combination of the two.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Basic ACO Certification Course.

• Euthanasia Certification.

• Advanced ACO Certification Course (AACO), or ability to complete this course within six (6) months for continued employment.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Tuesday - Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Rotating and on-call duties as assigned.