HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-032 N.C.S. 03/07/2005 Resolution No. 2005-032 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
BY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF 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 have determined that the Animal
Control Officer classification be amended to reflect the current job responsibilities (as attached
hereto and marked Attachment A); and
WHEREAS, the amended classification as listed above, is hereby recommended,
effective the pay period following 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.
Under the power 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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting orm
on the ........7~h day of .......~!IitICk1..................................., 20.Q~., by the
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AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien
NOES: None
ABSENT: Torliatt
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ATTEST:
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ATTACgIMENT A
Last Revision Date: 02/28/05
City of'Petaluma, California Established: 05/17/99
Classification Description
Resolution Number: 99-113 N.C.S.
Classification Title: Animal Control Officer
Approved by: Human Resources
Department: City Manager
Authority: City Council
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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
General direction 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.
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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 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 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.
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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 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 obtain the 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 will provide the knowledge
and abilities.
Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
Possession of a California State Arrest PC832 Certificate at the time of application.
Successfully complete the State of California Hunter Safety Course within 3 months of the date of
hire.
A Certification in administering euthanasia is required within 12 months of the date of hire..
Must wear a uniform.
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