Sr. Animal Services Officer

Sr. Animal Services OfficerThe County of El Dorado is hiring a Sr. Animal Services Officer. The salary range is $55,203.20 - $67,100.80 annually. The job is located in Diamond Springs, CA and is a full-time position. The job number is 2412-5803 and it is under the Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division.This recruitment will remain open until filled. The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for recruitment incentives including up to $6,000 paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six consecutive biweekly pay periods, a fixed amount of additional vacation leave, and up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate's household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred miles from the assigned work location.The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace. The Health and Human Services Agency's Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. The opportunity coordinates, and reviews the work of other animal services staff; enforces state, city, and county laws regarding stray, dangerous, and nuisance domestic animals; investigates complaints, captures animals, and ensures humane animal protection and control.The selected candidate will have the opportunity to provide lead direction, training, work review, and evaluation to animal control staff; organize and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; provide input into selection decisions, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions; assist the Supervising Animal Control Officer in coordinating, planning, organizing, and implementing the County's animal control program; investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals; and perform rescue of stranded or injured animals.Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Three (3) years of experience in animal care, control, or enforcement at a level equivalent to the County's class of Animal Services Officer II. College-level coursework in animal control, animal behavior, law enforcement, or a closely related field is desirable. Licenses and certifications include possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; possession of, or ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year; possession of, or ability to obtain, a Tranquilization Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year; required by PC Sections 830.9 and 832, possession of, or ability to complete within one (1) year from date of appointment, (or upon conclusion of first available training program if more than one year), the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy, and coursework required by PC Section 832; or have completed a similar Humane Officer/Animal Control academy or training curriculum and must be able to successfully complete the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy and coursework required by PC Section 832 within one (1) year of employment; and pursuant to PC Section 830.9, ability to possess firearms qualifications, including vision to maintain firearms qualifications.Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us. Click here to get tips for applying with the County. The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. It is located 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento, 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport, and 129 miles to San Francisco. Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and watersports; skiing and snowboarding; live music and music festivals; local craft breweries and wineries; El Dorado County Fair; and Placerville Speedway Races.