COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDAREOUEST GQ,~
• P AS F RNI HON ORI ~INAC ANA S~V=N OPI `; 01= TI II REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS
TO BE REVIEWED BY Tt~E COURT
MADE BY: DAVID LITKE QI=FIDE; ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
MEETING DATE:
2-11-91
TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC): ~f.111FCT Ff1R ANTMA! f f1NTRfiI PFRCf1NAiFl
AND EQUIPMENT
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE CUURT
15 MINUTES
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter Is posted in
accordance with Article 6252- 17 Is as fol Tows:
• Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P. M. previous Wednesday
• Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:0o P. M. previous Thursday.
If preferable, Agenda Requests may be made on office stationery with the above
Information attached.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
TFIIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: ~ - / - 9/ @ //' 3D
All Agenda Requests well be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine
adequate Information has been prepared for [he CourCs formal consideration and action
time of Cour[ meetings. Your cooperation well be appreciated and contribute towar
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity.
~E KERR COUNTY
W ~ ~ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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°~.,, „~ re Kerrville, Texae 78028
(512896-5101
MEMORANDUM
To: Commissioners Court
From: David L Litke ~ ~~
Date: February 6, 1991
Subject: Request for Animal Control Personnel and Equipment
The implementation of the Rabies Control portion of the Rabies and Animal Control
Order has shown a desperate need for a full time animal control officer to fully
implement all aspects of the county order.
Stray animal and restraint control has been requested numerous times. This is
a valid request since rabies and bite prevention is dependent on reducing
exposure to bites.
Permission is requested to hire an animal control officer.
Funding is requested from Commissioners Court Contingency fund for salary and
benefits. Vehicle is requested from both Commissioners Court Contingency fund
and this department.
Funding for various equipment will be secured from fees collected from animal
registration and impoundment fees.
Attached is a job description draft for your consideration.
POSITION DESCRIPTION ŪR AFT
JOB TITLE: Animal Control Or"ficer !`
Pay Group 15
FLSA-Exempt
Department: Environmental Health Department
General Description
The animal control officer is selected by and responsible to the environmental
health director. Work involves investigating reports of animal bites and stray
animals, administering and enforcing rabies and animal controls as defined and
described in the Rabies and Animal Control Order.
Work is performed within established procedures and policies involving sound
judgement and initiative. All aspects of work performed is under the direct
supervision of the director. The animal control officer will perform other
duties as assigned and/or required to maintain department operations.
Will be required to be on 24-hour call.
Critical Job Elements/Performance Standards
Investigate all calls regarding possible exposure to rabies from any
domestic or wild animal.
2. Answer all bite related calls.
3. Answer complaints regarding stray or unrestrained dogs and cats.
4. Coordinate and oversee procedures for quarantine, impoundment, and detention
of animals.
5. Prepare and submit reports and records of work performed. May include
collection, assembly and analyzing datB.and/or statistics.
6. Maintain records which will track registrations, investigations, cases, and
funds.
7. Communicate and coordinate with county veterinarians and animal shelter
regarding registration, impoundment, head removal and other rabies and
animal control concerns.
8. Oversee collection of funds.
9. Provide information, educate, and promote public awareness regarding rabies
and animal control.
10. Enforce rabies and animal control order to secure corrections including
filing charges for violations.
tt. Perform job duties within requirements established by Kerr County Personnel
Policies and administrative procedures.
12. Completes on-going training in the form of courses, meetings, seminars,
homestudy courses, etc. to maintain and improve job performance.
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduation from high school or G. E. D.
Basic certification in animal control.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of state statutes, codes and rules pertaining to rabies control and
animal control.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public; including difficult people and
emotional situations.
Express balanced judgement especially in evaluating situations, be self starting
and show initiative; organize work, be attentive to detail and complete forms
fully and accurately.
Ability to handle firearm and administer controlled substances such as
tranquilizer gun.
No felony convictions.
Licenses Required
Valid Texas Drivers License with good driving record.
Basic and Advanced animal control officer certification (obtain after starting
work).
Physical
Good health and physical condition to move freely by vehicle and on foot to
locations and on unlevel terrain.
Employment physical required.

REQUEST FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMEN'P
no action thru Court
February 11, 1991