Sr. Code Compliance Officer - Animal Care and Control Center

at  The City of Fort Worth

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, zoning regulations or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience enforcing municipal ordinances and codes, animal care and control, animal welfare, or related experience depending on assignment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Animal Control Officer Basic Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services within six (6) months of hire.

• Possession of or ability to obtain an Euthanasia Certification within four (4) months of hire.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

• Basic report-writing techniques and Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry experience, in addition to, PetPoint or other shelter software.
• Basic understanding/experience of animal care to include daily cleaning procedures and animal health.
• Basic knowledge of intake and adoptions procedures

• Follow State Laws and local ordinances concerning the care and treatment of animals.
• Assist animal control supervisors in mentoring/coaching and evaluating lower level technical and/or clerical staff.
• Pick up and impound stray, sick, injured, unwanted, abandoned, and diseased animals.
• Perform special assignments specific to animal welfare, including: animal observations, ensuring animals have appropriate food, water and clean environments.
• Conduct regular inventory of shelter supplies and submit orders for approval in a time efficient manner. Update animals inventory daily and assist with morning capacity.
• Perform euthanasia of sick, injured or un-adopted impounded animals.
• Conduct regular inspections of Pods and animals and report issues in real time with management.
• Act in place in absence of supervisor by assisting customers and directing staff in daily operations.