Enforces the City Code of Ordinances and state regulations involving animal welfare issues. Responds to requests for service to citizens, visitors, and businesses of Brenham. Protects the public and animals through public education and the application of humane animal welfare concepts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
This is a non-supervisory position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Local and state laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to animal control, animal behavior, safe animal handling, breed characteristics, computers, and standard office practices and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, customer service, ability to work independently, communicate effectively, operate a computer, and read and understand manuals, policies, and other documents.
Basic Certification as a Texas Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of State Health Services preferred or must be obtained within 180 days of hire; obtain Euthanasia Certification within 180 days of hire; Bite Stick (Baton) training within 180 days of hire; must currently hold a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record per City of Brenham policy.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch, or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects or animals weighing up to 100 pounds or more and may be required to carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment always requires that the employee exercise caution and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, strong odors, and angry and/or unhealthy animals. The work environment is noisy and distracting.
Summary of Benefits for Full Time Employees
Continuing education, licenses, certification, and training provided by the City of Brenham: