HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-076 N.C.S. 05/27/2010Resolution No. 2010-076 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
B~' REVISING TIIE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS OF
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
AND SENIOR ANIMAL 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
NOW, THEREFORE, DE 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
~E I'T FURTHER RESOLVED, 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.
Under thepower and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ppro e . to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Special meeting on the 27`h day of May, 2010, on
by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: 1,.
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Deputy City Clerk
City
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~ALU~ ATTACHMENTA
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City of I'etalurraa, California
s s 5$ CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 05/27/10
Job Class: 02ACOF
i4nimal Control ®ffacer
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.
Essential 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 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 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,
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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.
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 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 reports and
data, using a computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally liff, 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 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.
6lualifications
Knowleds~e 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 required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be,
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
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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 be:
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.
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 PC832 Certificate.
Certification in administering euthanasia.
Must wear a uniform.
Established: 05/17/99 -Resolution #: 99-1 13 N.C.S.
Revised: 04/04/05 -Resolution #: 2005-048 N.C.S.
Reformatted: 06/30/06
Revised: 05/27/10- Resolution #: 2010-076 N.C.S..
Department: Police
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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~~'La~ ATTACHMENT B
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City of Petaluma, California
IsSa CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 05/27/10
Job Class: 02ASC0
Senior Animal Control ®fflcer
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 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:
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 animals; 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,
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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 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. The position also requires
grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and
data, using a computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally liff, carry, handle and
transport animals weighing over 75 pounds and frequently tiff 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 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.
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Experience:
Experience in the care and control of animals or in law enforcement.
Certifications/Licenses:
Possession of a valid 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 12 months of the date of hire.
Must wear a uniform.
Established: 05/17/99 -Resolution #;
Revised: 03/07/05 -Resolution #;
Reformatted: 06/30/06
Revised: 05/27/) 0 -Resolution #
Department: Police
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
99-113 N.C.S
2005-032 N.C.S.
2010-076 N.C.S.
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