DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Captures and impounds dangerous or stray domestic animals.

● Enforces city ordinances applicable to Animal Regulation.

● Investigates complaints from the community about domestic animal abuse neglect, nuisance and injuries.

• Writes reports and testifies in court on investigations.

● Participates in public education programs and community outreach initiatives as prescribed by Animal Control.

● Removes and documents deceased animals on city property and public areas.

● Participates in training programs and obtains certifications in the Animal Services Field.

● Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public.

● Patrols a designated area of the City of Las Vegas in an Animal Services vehicle.

● Answers questions from citizens regarding animal ordinances.

● Keeps and maintains routine records and produces reports.

● Conducts inspections of animal facilities.

● Conducts presentations or training on animal control issues and behavior at public schools, neighborhood associations, and businesses.

● Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle; fuels assigned vehicle; checks and maintains fluid levels and adds as necessary.

● Adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Division goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Animal Protection officer or Animal Welfare Investigator experience or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership, team building, problem-solving, and strong people skills.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Training and/or certification from an accredited veterinary technical school.

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.

• Must be available for on-call duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the City of Las Vegas area and community, and the geographic layout of the City of Las Vegas.

• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and to formulate, develop and present recommendations for such regulations.

• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in explaining and enforcing state laws and local ordinances pertaining to animal protection and to diffuse hostile situations and calm irate residents.

• Must possess basic computer skills.

• Ability to prepare written reports.

• Ability to follow established administrative procedures and standards and exercise proper judgment.

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in potential conflict situations related to the enforcement of animal control standards.

• Ability to remain calm in an emotionally charged atmosphere.

• Ability to handle and care for animals in a humane manner.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Work is performed in an office and field environment with exposure to noises, vibrations, odors, dust and noxious fumes; work in inclement weather conditions.

• Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing and kneeling for prolonged periods of time.

• Encounters with diseased, injured, or dangerous animals.

• Exposure to chlorine and other types of chemicals related to animal care and enforcement.

• Occasionally exposed to loud noise above 95 decibels given the barking of dogs, and other animal noises in kennel areas and in field settings.

NOTE: This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.