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DATE: 1VIay.27, 2010
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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Honorable'Mayoravd Members of he City Council through City Manager
Pamala Stephens, Human Resources Manager
Resolution Amending the Classification Plan by Revising the Classification
Specifications of Animal Control Officer and Senior Animal Control Officer
RECOIVIMENDA'I'ION:
It is recommended that. the City Council adopt the attached, resolution "Amending the
Classification Plan by .Revising the Classification Specifications of Animal Control Officer and
Senior Animal Control Officer".
BACKGROUND:
Human Resources staff is conducting a .review of all required certifications identified in City
.classification specifications to ensure they are current and relevant., Such review also supports
prudent Budget management; potentially reducing City costs for maintaining employee `
certifications which are: not-.necessary to the conduct of an employee's duties. The classifications
of Animal. Control Officer and Senior Animal Control Officer were reviewed and it was
determined that the ;required State of California. Hunter Safety Course is not. a relevant
qualification for these positions. The course was required by former management staff with the
intention of eliminating the requirementfor. the California State Arrest PC832 Certificate. Given
that the Animal-'Control Officer and Senior Animal Control Officer are not peace officers, but
exercise. the. power of arrest .and. may use firearms in'the course of their duties, they are required
to .maintain a California. State Arrest PC832 Certificate. Thus,: the -City will not substitute the
Hunter Safety .Course :for .the PC832 Certificate; making the Hunter Safety Course no longer
relevant.
DISCUSSION:
Animal Services Division and Human Resources staff recently;reviewed the classification
specifications fbr positions of Animal Control Officer..and :Senior Animal Control Officer. In that
review,.. it was determined that the required completion of-the State of California Hunter Safety
Course was not required fo perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; nor is there a
.business necessity to continue to require the course. To reflect the current minimum
Agenda Revie~<wQn
Div. Manager r~ City Attorney Finance Director City Mana~~
requirements for the positions, the classifications are revised to eliminate that course
requirement.
FINANC~IA~I, .IMPACTS:
Annual salary for the Animal Control Off cer position is $56,097.60 and the annual salary for the
Senior~Animal Control Officer is $64,584.00. Revising the minimum certification requirement
does not affect. the salary level. The City will reduce certificate fee costs of about $80.00 and
twenty-four hours of staff time required for training.- The City currently has two Animal Control
Officers that are subject to the requirement.
ATTAGgIMEN'I'S:
Resolution Amending. the Classification Plan by Revising the Classification
Specifications of Animal Control Officer and Senior Animal Control Officer
la.ttachment 1
Resolution No. 2010-X~X N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLi1TI®N AMENDING TIDE CLASSIPICATI®N PLAN BY REVISING T>EIE
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS ®F ANIIVIAL CONTR®L ®FFICER ANI) SEMI®It
ANIIVIAL CONTROL OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma. wishes to keep current its Classification Plan; and
amendments and/or revisions to the Classification Plan are- effective upon approval by the City
Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/Personnel Officer has determined that the certain duties,
certification requirements; and responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classifications of
Animal Control Officer and Senior Animal Control Officer (attached hereto and marked Exhibit
A and Exhibit B); and
N.OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED -that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification Plan as written in this Resolution including the amendment
in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System; and
BE IT FURT>E-IER RESOLVEDD, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV-Classification) and, that the notice of
this action has been properly posted.
Resolution No. 2010-XXX N.C.S.
Exhibit A
CITY OF PETALUMA.
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 05/27/10
Job Class: 02ACOF
Animal Control ®fficer
Summary
Responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws governing the licensing, impounding,
treatment, and disposal of` animals; assist the public in locating and handling of animals;
investigates complaints and. patrols assigned areas.
Class Characteristics:
General supervision is provided. by the Animal Services Manager; responsibilities may include:
the indirect supervision of support staff.
Essentiial Duties, Skills;. and Demands. of'the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
.employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
Patrol the streets in a motor vehicle designed for transporting animals; investigate complaints
relating to animal nuisances; including animal bites and endeavors to locate such animals.
Issue citations for failure. to corriply with ordinances .and make-'citizen arrests when appropriate,
explain ordinances and procedures to the public.
Recognize illness, habits; behavior and common diseases of animals; learn techniques and
equipment used in capturing, restraining, receiving, caring for, grooming,. and releasing animals,
administer euthanasia according`to established procedures.
Capture and impound stray, injured, unlicensed, or vicious animals. Respond to and provide
proper disposition to cases regarding livestock.
Retrieve .sick oz dead animals .from public :and private property; transport animals to shelter or .
veterinarian as appropriate.
Investigate complaints concerning. stray; noisy, or vicious animals; violations of animal control
laws and .regulations; including allegations- of animal abuse; may testify in court regarding
citations and disposition of complaints.
Write complete accurate reports, enter data, retrieve information, and generate reports using' a
personal computer. Maintain files and records.
Enforce city and state hunting and fishing codes.
Clean equipment;and maintain animal cages in vehicle.
Answer incoming telephone calls regarding animal control matters and assist caller with
appropriate service;information or referral.
Promote a positive and effective working: ,relationship with 'the. public, City departments,
divisions, elected and appointed .officials, as well as other agencies:
Per-form related duties as assigned.
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.7 f
Amimal Control Officer
Skills/Abilities:
Read, learn, and understand laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to animals and rabies
control, and the licensing of animals.
Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action in emergency and stressful situations.
Techniques of capturing, corralling, herding, and controlling animals and performing euthanasia.
Maintain records and prepare accurate and .concise reports.
Safely use and care for small .firearms and other assigned equipment.
Drive a light truck with or without a trailer.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of'the work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Position requires extended..- sitting, standing; walking; reaching; twisting, turning, kneeling,
bending, ,squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires
grasping; repetitive hand- .movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical xeports and
data, using a computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift,, carry, handle. and
transport animals weighing. over 75 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
The employee must drive amotor vehicle to perform patrol duties and transport animals. Specific
vision abilities required by .this job include. close vision,. distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.. Hearing is required when providing- phone
and customer service. The incumbent is frequently around animals that are agitated or injured
that may attempt to bite or scratch:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to write accurate and thorough reports.
The physical and behavioral characteristics of common breeds of domestic animals and livestock.
Education and Experience.
Any combination equivalent to the .education and' experience likely to provide the Yequired
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Experience:
Experience in the'' care and control of animals or in law enforcement.
Certifications/.Licenses;
Possession of a>yali`d California Class C driver's license.
Possession of a,California State Arrest PC832 Certificate at the time of application.
A certification in administering euthanasia is required within. l2 months of the date of hire.
Must wear a uniform.
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Animal Control Ofifiser
Established:
Revised:
Reformatted
Revised:
Department:
FLSA Status
05/17/99 -Res #: 99-113 N.C.S
03/07/05 -Res #: 2005-032 N.C.S.
06/30/06
05/27/10 -Res #: 2010-
Police
Non-exempt
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Senior Animal Control Of~'cer
Exhibit B
CITY OF PETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 05/27/10
Job Class: 02ASC0
Summary
Responsible for'the enforcement of local and state laws governing the licensing, impounding,
treatment, .and disposal of animals; assist the public in locating and handling of animals;
investigate complaints, and patrol assigned areas.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Animal Services Manager; responsibilities -may include
the indirect supervision of support staff.
This is the advanced journey-level classification in animal control, responsible for monitoring
field operations and the training and scheduling of Animal Control Officers.
Essential IDuties, Skills,..and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are repYesentative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the, essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills, and
demands.
Duties:
Monitor field operations and coordinate; prepare; schedule, and train Animal Control Officers.
Testify in court.
Review .and approve animal control :reports, notices; and citations.
Patrol the streets in a motor vehicle designed for transporting ariimals; investigate complaints
relating to animal nuisances; including animal' bites and endeavors to~locate such animals.
Issue citations for failure to comply with ordinances and make citizen arrests when appropriate,
explain ordinances and procedures to the public.
Recognize illness, habits, behavior; and common diseases of animals; learn techniques and
equipment used in capturing, restraining, receiving, caring for; grooming, and releasing animals,
administer euthanasia according to established procedures.
Capture and impound stray, injured, unlicensed, or vicious animals. Respond to and provide.
proper disposition to cases .regarding livestock.
Retrieve sick or dead animals .from public and private property; transport animals to shelter or
veterinarian as appropriate.
Investigate complaints concerning, stray, noisy, or vicious animals, violations of animal control
laws and regulations; including allegations of animal abuse; may testify in court regarding
citations and disposition ofcoinplaints:
Write- complete accurate reports, enter data, retrieve information, and generate reports using a
personal computer. Maintain files and records.
Enforce City~and state hunting and fishing codes.
Clean eq~~upment and. maintain animal cages in vehicle.
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.~
Senior Animal Control Officer
Answer. incoming telephone calls regarding animal control matters and assist callers with
appropriate service information or referral. ,
Promote a positive .and effective working relationship with the public, City departments,
divisions, elected and appointed officials, as well as other agencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Read, learn, and understand laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to animals and rabies
control, and the licensing of animals.
Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action in emergency and stressful situations.
Techniques of capturing; corralling, herding, and controlling animals.
Perform euthanasia.
Maintain records and prepare accurate and concise reports.
Safely use and care for assigned equipment.
Drive a light truck with or without a trailer:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment`
Position requires extended sitting, standing; walking; reaching; twisting, turning,. kneeling,
bending, squatting -and stooping in .,the performance of daily activities. Thee position also requires
,grasping;. repetitive hand movement and fine .coordination in preparing statistical reports and
data; using a compufer keyboard., The employee must occasionally lift; carry; handle and
transport animals. weighing over 75 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
The employee must drive a motor vehicle to perform patrol duties and transport animals. Specific
vision abilities required by this job .include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, ,depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing is'.requi"red when providing phone
and customer service. The :incumbent is frequently around animals that are agitated or injured
that may attempt to bite or scratch.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Grammar, spelling; and punctuation sufficient to write accurate and thorough reports.
The physical and behavioral characteristics of common breeds of domestic animals, livestock and
wildlife.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education. and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge,and abilities would 'be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would b'e:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation ,from high school.
Relevant course work or training in animal health, animal behavior and/or control is highly
desirable and may substitute -for up to six months of the experience requirement.
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Senior Animal Control
Experience:
Three years of experience as an Animal Control Officer.
Certificates/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Possession of a California State Arrest PC83'2 Certificate.
Certification in administering euthanasia.
Must wear a uniform.
Established:
Revised:
Reformatted:
Revised:
Department:
FLSA Status:
05/17/99 -Res #` 99-113 N.C.S.
04/04/05 -Res #: 2005-048 N.C.S.
06/30/06
05/27/10 -Res #` 2010-
Police
Non-exempt
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