Animal Protection Specialist

4 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States City of Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Animal Protection Officer to join our team at the City of Austin. As a key member of our Animal Protection unit, you will play a critical role in promoting animal welfare and public safety in our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Safely and humanely capture and transport animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
  • Investigate reports of rabies exposure, dangerous or vicious animals and proper care violations.
  • Participate in prevention services such as teaching bite prevention classes, responsible pet ownership classes, etc.
  • Establish quarantines and oversee home observations.
  • Respond to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations as well as after-hours emergency calls as needed at the request of citizens and other government agencies.
  • Answer citizen questions and provide assistance, education regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements and assist in complaint mediation.
  • Write reports and record data on appropriate log/forms.
  • Dispatch service calls to field personnel.
  • Issue citations; obtain affidavits and testify in court.
  • Euthanize animals when necessary with understanding and compassion for the animal.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to customer service.
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
  • Basic Animal Control Training must be completed within six (6) months of hire.
  • Notary Public must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
  • Euthanasia Technician course must be completed and must pass exam within (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a customer service field that requires face to face customer interaction on a regular basis or in a field setting.
  • Experience handling animals in a work or volunteer setting.
  • Experience writing work reports and data entry.
  • Experience building community networks or community-based programs.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
What We Offer

The City of Austin offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about animal welfare and public safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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