Class Code: 05402
ANIMAL
CARE SPECIALIST II
SUMMARY: Under
general to limited supervision, performs a variety of animal control work in
the field.
TASKS:
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Responds to
complaint calls in order to assist law enforcement officers, set traps, capture
loose, stray, sick, injured, bite, or abandoned animals, resolve issues
regarding animal abuse, neglect, and/or nuisance, and/or explain Broward County
animal care codes/procedures.
·
Patrols an
assigned zone in order to identify/capture stray animals, respond to calls/complaints,
and enforce animal care ordinances.
·
Captures a
variety of domestic and wild animals in order to protect the community from
animals and to protect animals from injury/death.
·
Interacts with
the public in order to educate people regarding animal behavior, animal care
ordinances, and/or basic animal care procedures, explain Broward County animal
care policies, procedures, and fees, assist with adoptions, and/or resolve
animal care ordinance related issues.
·
Prepares a
variety of records/reports in order to document work activities, track
citations, and/or document/track public interaction.
·
Euthanizes
animals in order to control population, minimize suffering, and/or free up
space for other animals.
·
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS –
REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:
(Applicants
are expected to possess the required Knowledges,
Abilities, and/or Skills listed below prior to being hired for positions in
this job title.)
·
Knowledge of
procedures for capturing a variety of domestic and wild animals.
·
Ability to lift
and carry up to 80 lbs.
·
Ability to
understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions/procedures.
·
Ability to work
in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
·
Ability to
multi-task.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees
with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and
appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity,
disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS – NOT REQUIRED AT
TIME OF HIRE BUT EXPECTED TO BE DEVELOPED ON THE JOB: (The
following Knowledges, Abilities, and/or Skills listed
below, although considered to be necessary in order to perform the work of this
job title, are not required at time of hire.)
·
Knowledge of
streets, roads, and locations within
·
Knowledge of
·
Knowledge of
procedures for issuing animal care citations.
·
Knowledge of
established customer service policies, procedures, and techniques.
·
Ability to read
and follow maps.
·
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
·
Ability to evaluate information/situations and make
decisions based on established policies and procedures.
·
Ability to explain policies, procedures, fees, and
ordinances to others.
·
Ability to complete a variety of forms/reports.
DESIRABLE
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation
from high school; one year of experience in the care and handling of animals; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bargaining Unit: Blue Collar
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Class Spec Estab./Revised: E 10/1976 R 06/2004