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CITY OF BILLINGS ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER in BILLINGS, Montana
An Animal Control Officer is responsible for participating in the more complex and difficult work of animal control staff. The officer is also responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities: - Patrols assigned areas. - Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals. - Removes dead animals from roadways. - Snares animals with net, rope or other devices. - Cages or secures animals in Animal Control vehicles. - Supplies food, water, and care to detained animals. - Notifies owners of impounded animals. - Examines detained animals for illness or injury. - Delivers animals to veterinarian for medical treatment. - Identifies and records breed and gender of animals. - Administers inoculations to animals. - Euthanizes animals; disposes of remains. - Investigates complaints concerning animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action. - Writes reports. - Responds to calls regarding animal bites; quarantines animals for rabies observation. - Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner. - Provides information within the area of assignment. - Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner. - Investigates reports of animal abuse. - Issue warnings and citations for violations of ordinances. - Testifies in court. - Examines dog licenses for validity. - Issue warnings or summonses to delinquent owners. - Assists Police Department in handling animals involved in police activities and cases. - Performs Other Duties as Assigned. Required Qualifications and Skills: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Possession of, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire, State license as a Euthanasia Technician. - A valid Montana driver's license is required or must be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment. - Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, and a Federal and State criminal history background check. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: - One (1) year of working with animals. Work Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour days. Days and hours of work to be determined. Wage: $21.4891 per hour. Salary reflects step 3 of a 7-step pay scale. Equal Opportunity Employer.