Salary : $40,896.84 – $54,188.31 Annually
Location : County of Culpeper, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3510-2023-0926
Department: Animal Services
Opening Date: 09/26/2023
Closing Date: 10/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Enforces animal control ordinances and regulations.
Essential Functions
1. Responds to calls regarding stray, injured, abandoned or vicious animals. Sets trap for wild or domestic animals roaming at large. Brings animals back to shelter for containment until claimed by owners, animal is adopted or animal must be euthanized. Releases wild animals as appropriate.
2. Responds to reports of abused and/or neglected animals. Investigates animal care, environment and health. Determines if animals should be seized. Explains regulations, policies and procedures; and issues summons regarding violations of animal control regulations. Testifies in court regarding abuse/neglect cases and other animal control violations. Obtains arrest warrants for cases of severe or repeated violations.
3. Investigates complaints regarding animals disturbing the public, biting persons, etc.
4. Ensures animals are properly quarantined when rabies is a potential factor. Prepares documentation and/or reports concerning rabies related incidences.
5. Euthanizes animals as directed and disposes of according to health and sanitary standards.
6. Maintains equipment and vehicles. Sanitizes truck, pens and equipment.
7. Educates citizens regarding animal control ordinances, humane treatment, and related issues; performs public relations duties upon request, speaks to community groups.
8. Completes necessary paperwork for animal control duties to include reports of calls received, actions taken, animals picked up, euthanized, etc.
Job Specifications
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Knowledge of animal control practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of local regulations and ordinances relative to animal control.
• Considerable knowledge of the locations of streets, roads, highways and the geographic characteristics of the County.
• Ability to operate various animal control equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the position
• Ability to follow safety standards established by the department, etc
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, etc
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Education and experience equivalent to high school diploma supplement with 1 year of animal control training and/or basic law enforcement and 1-2 years of working with animals.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain certification in euthanasia and firearms.
Must be bondable.
Must be capable of qualifying as sworn and appointed Deputy Animal Control Officer.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.
Working Conditions & Disclaimer
Must be able to lift, carry, pull and/or push moderately heavy objects and materials (50-100 pounds). Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. May require running or physical confrontations when trapping and capturing animals. Ability to operate animal control equipment, vehicle and general office equipment. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception and depths. Tasks may risk exposure to violence, disease, aggressive animals, traffic hazards, temperature and noise extremes, and odors.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
COUNTY OF CULPEPER BENEFITS
There are a wide variety of benefits available to full time employees. These benefits include medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals, as a condition of employment, are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary into their retirement account each month.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee’s annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County provides 2 medical plans that are offered through Anthem; HMO & HSA. Both provide various benefits to meet anyone’s needs.
Health Keepers (HMO)
Lumenos HSA (PPO)
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County offers 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection through Anthem in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. Employees are paid 60% of their gross salary up to 76 days after a 14 calendar day waiting period is met. There is a 7 day waiting period for employees who are covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. Employees are paid 50% of their monthly salary. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Personal Accident Indemnity Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental or vision expenses not covered by the benefit plans. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs concurrent with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. This program is regulated by the IRS and runs concurrent with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 through Nationwide as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS All eligible employees and their dependents are able to receive a flu shot each year. This program is free to employees, and offered at a nominal charge for spouses and dependents 18 and older.
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