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July 21, 2010 |
City : Tyler, Texas
Job Position: Animal Transport Officer
Salary: $ 8.50 per hour / 20 -30 hrs per week
Closing Date: Until Filled
Contact Persons: Donna Brown / Roxie Gardner
Phone: 903-535-0045 / 903-535-0043
Email:
tylerac@netphd.org<mailto:tylerac@netphd.org>
or
dbrown@netphd.org<mailto:dbrown@netphd.org>
Web Site: www.healthyeasttx.org<http://www.healthyeasttx.org> |
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July 16, 2010 |
Grand Prairie, TX
Enforcement Officer - Animal
Salary: 14.72 - $17.00/depending on qualifications
Closing Date July 30, 2010
Contact Person Beatriz Juarez
Phone Number 972-237-8192
E-mail Address
careers@gptx.org
Link to Web Site www.gptx.org/jobs<http://www.gptx.org/jobs>
*The purpose of this position is to provide for the
health and safety of the citizens of Grand Prairie
through the enforcement of City ordinances regarding
animal control.
*Duties to include but are not limited to:
*Performs animal care and animal shelter tasks to
include daily animal care, cleaning and feeding,
cleaning and disinfecting of kennels, cattery,
shelter and surrounding areas.
*Assisting public with adoptions and
owner-surrendered animals.
*Picks up and transports stray animals, livestock,
and/or other wildlife.
*Enforces animal control laws and ordinances by
patrolling the City for animal violations and
conducting inspections of properties.
*Investigates animal bite cases and reports of
animal cruelty/neglect.
*Issues citations accordingly and appears and
testifies in court proceedings as required.
*Cleans and maintains assigned animal control
vehicles and equipment.
*Euthanizes animals in accordance with established
procedures; updates euthanasia log books and
computer records. Disposes of deceased animals.
Prepares and forwards specimen to state laboratory
for examination.
*Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to
work on time.
*Ability to be on-call during non-working hours.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be available for timely response to after hours
call-outs when on-call duty. Responds to after-hours
fire and police emergencies.
*Ability to handle the emotional stress of care
giving demanded by animal shelter work.
*Physical requirements include carrying or lifting
small or large animals, also subject to bending,
stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching
and pushing to perform essential functions.
*Performs other related duties as assigned by the
Sr. Animal Services Officer.
*Education and Experience:
*Requires a high school diploma or GED and 6+ months
education at the technical or vocational level and
two years of related experience, such as veterinary
technician, kennel attendant or zookeeper.
*Requires a valid Texas class C driver's license.
*Basic Animal Control Officer Certification and
Certified Euthanasia Technician preferred. Must be
able to obtain certifications within six months of
hire date.
*Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking/writing) highly
desirable. |
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July 16, 2010 |
Grand Prairie, TX
Sr. Animal Services Officer
Salary: $17.34 - $21.00/depending on qualifications
Closing Date July 30, 2010
Contact Person Beatriz Juarez
Phone Number 972-237-8192
E-mail Addresscareers@gptx.org
Link to Web Site www.gptx.org/jobs<http://www.gptx.org/jobs>
*The purpose of this position is to provide for the
health and safety of the citizens of Grand Prairie
through the enforcement of City ordinances regarding
animal control.
*Duties include but are not limited to:
Performs animal care and animal shelter tasks to
include daily animal care, cleaning and feeding,
cleaning and disinfecting of kennels, cattery,
shelter and surrounding areas.
*Conducts educational programs by researching and
developing materials and conducting presentations at
various schools and conferences.
*Provides customer service to citizens by answering
calls for service, dispatching personnel, answering
questions, assisting customer with the adoption
process and owner-surrendered animals and handling
complaints.
*Picks up and transports stray animals, livestock,
and/or other wildlife.
*Enforces animal control laws and ordinances by
patrolling the City for animal violations and
conducting inspections of properties.
*Investigates animal cruelty cases and bite reports
by responding to citizen reports, issuing warrants,
preparing court cases, collecting evidence and
witness statements, maintaining records, and issuing
citations.
*Euthanizes animals in accordance with established
procedures, updates euthanasia log books and
computer records. Disposes of deceased
animals. Prepares and forwards specimen to state
laboratory for examination.
*Cleans and maintains assigned animal control
vehicles and equipment.
*Supervises employees by assigning work duties,
monitoring work tasks, providing council to
employees as needed, and completing performance
evaluations.
*Completes other duties by developing standard
operating procedures, assisting with the budget,
maintaining records, and overseeing volunteers.
*Education, training and experience:
High school diploma or GED and 6+ months of advanced
study or training at the junior college, vocational
business or technical school level.
*Requires a combined total of 2 or more years in
animal care, animal control or code enforcement
experience.
*Ability to deal with citizens and to effectively
and safely handle stressful and possibly dangerous
situations.
*Applicant must possess a valid Texas class C
driver's license with an acceptable driving record
as defined by City policy.
*Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
*Ability to be on-call during non-working hours.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be available for timely response to after hours
call-outs when on-call duty. Responds to after-hours
fire and police emergencies.
*Physical requirements include carrying or lifting
small or large animals, also subject to bending,
stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching
and pushing to perform essential functions.
*The following certifications are preferred at time
of application but are required within six (6)
months of employment: Basic Animal Control
Certification, Advanced Animal Control
Certification, Euthanasia Technician Certification
and Rabies Control Certification.
*Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking/writing) highly
desirable. |
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July 15, 2010 |
City/County
Humane Society of Northeast Texas
Job Position
Senior Administrative Assistant
Salary
$35,000 Annual – Full-time
Closing Date July 21, 2010
Contact Person Denae’ Salazar
Phone Number
903-237-2170
E-mail Address careers@hsntx.org
Link to Web Site
www.hsntx.org
The purpose of positions in
this classification is to coordinate and perform a
variety of highly responsible, confidential, complex
secretarial and administrative support tasks for the
Humane Society of Northeast Texas.
This position supervises staff, as assigned.
The work typically is
performed under general direction of the Executive
Director or his/her designee.
Please visit
www.hsntx.org for full job
description and application. |
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July 15, 2010 |
City/County
Humane Society of Northeast Texas
Job Position Sr.
Animal Care Specialist – Kennels
Salary
$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly – Full-time (Salary Option)
Closing Date July 30, 2010
Contact Person Denae’ Salazar
Phone Number
903-237-2170
E-mail Address careers@hsntx.org
Link to Web Site
www.hsntx.org
The purpose of this position
is to provide animal care functions at the Humane
Society of Northeast Texas, including evaluating
complex animal behaviors, maintaining a safe, clean,
and humane kenneling environment, ensuring the
Humane Society meets Basic Care Standards for each
animal, performing animal examinations or other
procedures and euthanasia.
This position is responsible for the daily oversight
of the kennel and animal care operations at the
Humane Society and will also be responsible for the
intake examinations, vaccinations, FELV/FIV testing,
Canine Parvovirus testing, etc. The Senior Animal
Care Specialist provides leadership in the animal
housing areas and works diligently to maintain a
safe, efficient and effective work environment.
The work typically is performed under general
direction of the Executive Director or his/her
designee.
Please visit
www.hsntx.org for full job
description and application. |
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July 15, 2010 |
City/County
Humane Society of
Northeast Texas
Job Position
Animal Care Specialist – Kennels
Salary
$7.25 - $10.25 Hourly – Full-time / Part-time
Closing Date OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Contact Person Denae’ Salazar
Phone Number
903-237-2170
E-mail Address careers@hsntx.org
Link to Web Site
www.hsntx.org
The purpose of this position
is to provide animal care functions at the Humane
Society of Northeast Texas, including evaluating
complex animal behaviors, maintaining a safe, clean,
and humane kenneling environment, ensuring the
Humane Society meets Basic Care Standards for each
animal, performing animal examinations or other
procedures and euthanasia.
This position is responsible for the daily support
of the kennel and animal care operations at the
Humane Society and will also be responsible for the
intake examinations, vaccinations, FELV/FIV testing,
Canine Parvovirus testing, etc.
The work typically is performed under general
direction of the Senior Animal Care Specialist.
Please visit
www.hsntx.org for full job
description and application. |
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July 14, 2010 |
City of San Marcos
Animal Control Officer
Salary: $14.08 per hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Contact Person: Susie Rodriguez
(512) 393-8066
Email Address:
jobs@sanmarcostx.gov<mailto:jobs@sanmarcostx.gov>
Website:
https://jobs.sanmarcostx.gov
Must complete on-line application.
Position Overview
The Animal Control Officer provides for the
enforcement of the City's animal control ordinances;
patrols the City and performs a variety of animal
control duties.
Job Duties
* Picks up and transports stray animals, livestock, and/or
other wildlife.
* Enforces animal control laws and ordinances.
* Investigates animal bite cases and reports of animal
cruelty/neglect.
* Issues citations accordingly and appears and testifies in
court proceedings as required.
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Cleans and maintains assigned animal control
vehicles and equipment. Assists in cleaning and
maintaining shelter facilities.
* Euthanizes animals in accordance with established
procedures; updates euthanasia log books and
computer records.
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Responds to after-hours fire and police emergencies.
Qualifications
* A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
* One (1) year animal control experience is required
* Basic Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Technician
certifications are required within 120 days of
employment.
* Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving
record.
* 30 hrs continuing education every 3 years.
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June 28, 2010 |
Grand Prairie, TX
Animal Services Operations Manager
Salary $45,929 - $52,000/DOQ
Closing Date July 9, 2010
Contact Person Danielle Tate
Phone Number 972-237-8192
E-mail Address
careers@gptx.org
Link to Web Site www.gptx.org/jobs
The Animal Services Operations Supervisor is
responsible for building a reputation of world-class
service with a focus on educating citizens about the
animals and services intended to differentiate the
Prairie Paws animal shelter experience from any
other animal shelter.
The position is accountable to the City for the
efficient, safe, and effective operation of Prairie
Paws animal shelter and for guiding and directing
the team to achieve service goals and objectives
established by the City. Animal Services
provides a safe, healthy, and humane community
through code compliance, public education, and pet
adoption programs. We are looking for the ideal
candidate who has a vision for the future of animal
services.
Word-class service is achieved through creating a
fun and positive work environment and motivating and
instilling excellence for all team members regarding
their job performance, relations with one another,
and with citizens.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate effective leadership skills:
* Effectively manage time and handle multi-task situations.
* Practice good delegation and follow through skills.
* Ensure compliance with various Federal and State regulating
entities. Supervise the training of animal control
personnel in standard animal control procedures,
Texas Department of Health regulations and Texas
State law. Develop team members and future leaders:
* Utilize all training programs available so that the raving
fans philosophy is met.
* Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance
with policy and procedures.
* Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of shelter
cleanliness, organization, and a safe work
environment. Teach our team members the same.
Skills / Requirements:
* Requires a combined total of 3 or more years in animal
service and supervisory experience.
* Ability to direct and oversee operations of the animal
shelter, including but not limited to:
cleaning and maintenance of the animal shelter, care
of the animals in the shelter, pet adoption on and
off-site and volunteer activities.
* Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with
minimal supervision.
* Be able to perform all physical aspects of the position,
including but not limited to standing, bending,
lifting and walking.
* Ability to work various schedules as needed.
* Must possess leadership skills, maturity and technical
skills.
* Ability to lead, directly or indirectly, and to work as a
team member including planning and organizing the
activities of others.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop
and maintain effective business relationships
internally and externally.
* Must maintain Basic Animal Services and Euthanasia
certifications.
* Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
* Some college required. A bachelor's degree is
preferred.
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June 27, 2010 |
TEXAS ACADEMY of ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
(TAACO IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY)
Full and or part time position Animal Care &
Control, Humane Law Enforcement Instructor.
Duties include but not limited to teaching
regularly scheduled Academy classes in Giddings.
Remote CE course as required. Some clerical and
office duties maybe required.
Must have a minimum HS diploma/GED, AA degree
or above preferred. Years of work experience
maybe substituted for college hours/degree.
Minimum 5 years ACO field experience, Animal
Care & Control Field - Vet Tech/Assistant also
preferred.
Must have completed at least the DSHS Basic ACO
course, with Advanced & Administrative
preferred.
Minimum one year experience working in and/or
managing an animal care facility highly
preferred.
30% to 40% travel required with some over night
stays ( All travel expenses paid) Some travel to
New Mexico maybe required.
Representing TAACO at regional and annual ACO
conventions (average 3 annually)
If not already qualified, take required courses
and qualify to teach FEMA 100-800, CPR-First Aid
(HUMAN)
Salary paid bi-monthly, depending on experience
& qualifications (1st & 16th - minimum base
salary $ 24,000 + bonuses)
Two weeks paid vacation annually. Off all major
holidays, comp time for any weekends worked.
Uniforms required and furnished. Must be well
groomed and adhere to accepted Law Enforcement
appearance and PROFESSIONAL code of ethics.
Residing in the immediate area of the Academy is
required with is 30 days of employment.
Position open until filled.
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