HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2.G 04/05/2005CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORN] A p ri 14, 2005.
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Aeenda Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE Meetine Date:
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY April 4, 2005
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR ANIMAL
CONTROL OFFICER Meetin¢ Time: N 3:00 PM
❑ 7:00 PM
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❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation
Department:
Director: Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Admin Services
Joseph D. Netter Pamala Robbins
778-4343
City Manager
Michael A. Nancee Tavares
778-4396
Bierman
Cost of Proposal:
Account Number:
Position is funded in existing budget
3010 51110
Amount Budeeted: Name of Fund:
General Fund
Attachments to Aeenda Packet Item:
1. Resolution Amending The Classification And Compensation Plan By Amending The Classification
of Senior Animal Control Officer.
2. Attachment A — Class Specification for the position of Senior Animal Control Officer.
Summary Statement:
The Senior Animal Control Officer classification description is updated and revised following a recent
classification study of the work performed by an incumbent Animal Control Officer.
Recommended Citv Council Action/Sueeested Motion:
Approval of the Resolution amending the City's Classification and Compensation Plan.
Reviewed by Finance Director: Reviewed by City Attornev: APPAAr(I by City Manaeer:
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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA REPORT
FOR
Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation
Plan by Amending the Classification of Senior Animal Control Officer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Senior Animal Control Officer classification specification is updated and revised following a recent
classification study of the work performed by an incumbent Animal Control Officer.
2. BACKGROUND:
The City needs to provide standardized field training and supervision of its Animal Control Officers.
At present, an experienced and tenured Animal Control Officer has performed these duties. This work is
appropriately classified as a Senior Animal Control Officer. Therefore, the employee will be
reclassified to the position of Senior Animal Control Officer. The City has an existing Senior Animal
Control Officer classification which is updated and revised.
3. ALTERNATIVES:
Not adopt resolution.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Position is funded in existing budget.
5. CONCLUSION:
Adoption of this revision in the City's Classification and Compensation Plan enables the City to keep its
program updated and current.
6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION:
Implementation of Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution and amendment of the City's Classification and Compensation Plan.
Resolution No. 2005 -XX N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that the Senior Animal
Control Officer classification be amended to reflect certain job responsibilities (as attached
hereto and marked Attachment A); and
WHEREAS, the amended classification as listed above, is hereby recommended, with
the adoption of this Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V —
Compensation) and, that the notice of this action has been properly posted.
City of Petaluma, California
Classification Description
Classification Title: Senior Animal Control Officer
Department: City Manager
FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
Last Revision Date: 04/04/05
Established: 05/17/99
Resolution Number: 99-113 N.C.S.
Approved by: Human Resources
Authority: City Council
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; patrols assigned areas; and performs other duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Animal Services Manager provides supervision; responsibilities include the indirect
supervision of Animal Control Officers. 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, SHILLS, 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 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.
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.
Phvsical 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 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 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, livestock
and wildlife.
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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 obtain the 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 desirable
and may substitute for up to six months of the experience requirement.
Experience:
Three years of experience as an Animal Control Officer.
Other Reauirements:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Possession of a California State Arrest PC832 Certificate.
Completion of the California Hunter Safety Course.
Certification in administering euthanasia.
Must wear a uniform.
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