Animal Control Officer - Heber City

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

At least one year of past work experience in related field.

Excellent customer service skills.

Essential Functions

Patrols city and county; observes for unlicensed dogs and apprehends the same; utilizes specialized equipment such as "catch-all poles" and tranquilizer guns and serums; picks up strays and delivers to shelter compound; removes dead or injured animals from city streets and county roads; investigates animal abuse or cruelty complaints; issues citations for violation of various ordinances; gives testimony in court as required.

Investigates citizen complaints concerning ordinance violations through field investigations; investigates complaints related to public treatment of animals; takes corrective action as needed; initiates sanctions and related legal options for the enforcement of city ordinances; obtains and serves warrants as needed; testifies in a court of law as needed; must perform as a credible witness.

Maintains records as needed to document impounding of animals and collection of fees, fines, etc.; assures proper reimbursement for services, time and materials; prepares various reports describing animal control operations during assigned shift.

Delivers public education programs as needed to inform public of local ordinances and problems; attends meetings at local schools to educate children regarding animal control ordinances.

Assures welfare and care of animals within the shelter, including large domestic animals; meets established standards during all shelter operations; feeds and waters, uses high pressure wash equipment as needed to hose out pens, applies approved cleaning agents as needed to clean kennel and isolation area; mops floors; disinfects kennel areas in accordance with proper disease control requirements; administers euthanasia as required.

Performs routine maintenance and grounds keeping duties of the shelter; cleans office area and facility environs; operates lawn and grounds care equipment as needed to groom building surroundings; performs minor facility repairs.

Heber City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates offered employment must successfully pass a drug test.