ORDER NO. `L794
AP'P'ROVAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT
On this the :4th day of July 199, ~_-pon motion made by
Commissioner Holekamp, seconded by Commissioner Lehman, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, to approve the
.job description as s~_-bmitted of the Animal Control Facility
Manager, Animal Control Facility Worlter^, anti Animal Control
Dfficer.
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY MANAGER
CLASS NO: OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: ~~~,~~~ ~ ~~~ ~
PAY GROUP: 16 FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB TITLE: Manager
OBJECTIVE: To efficiently operate and maintain the county animal control facility.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Local health authority.
2. Directs: Oversees basic duties of shelter workers.
3. Other: Works with A.C.O.'s, veterinarians and the general public
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This is a responsible position covering all aspects of the operation and function of
the animal shelter.
E~AII~IPLES OF WORK:
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls and visitors;
Responds to routine and inforn-ational inquires about the services and program(s) admin-
istered by the shelter and may be assigned primary responsibility for processing work
relating to a specific function;
Coordinates with A.C.O.'s for inquires about animals at shelter and missing animals;
Mav he recp~ncihle fnr gatherisZg in_f~rmaton for and preparing regular reports in
standardized format(s) on shelter activities;
~11ay review supply inventories and operational needs and order supplies as needed;
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May process registrations, complaints, and requests;
Receive appropriate fees and documents;
Process and record all fees received:
Oversee and assist in daily cleaning and maintenance of facility;
Receives visitors;
May receive and dispatch call's for A.C.O.'s;
vlaintains accounting records including documentation of expenditures; supplies and dis-
position of all animals;
Assist A.C.O.'s and workers and public with handling of animals including euthanasia;
Initiates and types documents on typewriter or work processor:
Initiates, and accurately maintains records on animal shelter activities, and all animals;
Initiates, creates and maintains filing system;
May receive, sort, and distribute mail and stuff, seal and post outgoing mail;
~Iay make some calculations by hand or using calculator;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED I~'VOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILTTIES•
Ability to care and work with animals. Knowledge of and ability to apply correct business
English spelling and arithmetic; knowledge of an ability to operate modern office
equipment; ability to type accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers and outside agencies; ability to deal effectively with public
including hostile and azgumentative people; express ideas clearly; to be self starting and
show initiative; organize work and to be attentive to detail; and ability to understand and
follow oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed. Will be
required to be able to operate calculator, word processor, computers. May operate
t<vo-way radios.
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ACCEPTABLE E~ERIENCE AND TRAINIlVG:
High school graduation or its equivalent with any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to
execute work and duties described.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQLJIl2ED:
Honesty Bond for handling money.
Valid Texas Drivers License
Texas Department Health Certification for animal shelter management and euthanasia (may
be obtained a$er starting work)
PHI'SICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the atrility to physicatiy move about including lifting and handling of animals,
supplies, and equipment.
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY WORKER
CLASS NO.
PAY GROUP: NiA
JOB TITLE: Facility Worker
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Service/Maintenance
FLSA: Non-Exempt
OBJECTIVE: To provide daily cleaning and maintenance of the animal shelter
facilities.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Shelter manager, local health authority.
2. Directs: Does not supervise employees.
3. Other: Works with other shelter employees, the general
public, and animal control officers.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Work involves daily cleaning of all facilities, feeding and handling of
animals; minor maintenance and repairs: assist the manager as needed and
assist the public with their animals.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Daily cleaning and sanitizing of all animal holding areas.
Daily feeding. waterins. handling of animals.
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Provide general maintenance, minor repairs, and custodial service to all area
of shelter.
Assist the manager with the public and their animals.
Assist the manager with his duties as needed.
Assist animal control officer in care of animals including euthanasia.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to accomplish work assigned within time period allotted. Ability
to understand and follow oral and written instruction and request clarifica-
tion when needed. Ability to establish and maintain effective working rela-
tionship with co-workers and other employees, ability to deal effectively with
the public including hostile and argumentative people. Ability to handle
animals including sick, injured, bad temperament and euthanasia in a
humane manner.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
None Required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Drivers License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to physically handle, carry and lift dogs and cats into
and from cages and traps; physically move about using cleaning and main-
tenance equipment.

~TOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
CLASS NO. 1272
PAY GROUP: 16
JOB TITLE: Animal Control Ot~icer
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Environmental Health
FLSA: Non-Exempt
OBJECTIVE: To provide et~ective Rabies and Animal Control in Kerr County.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Local Health Authority-
2. Directs: None
3. Other: Will perform other duties as assigned and;'or required
to maintain department operation and animal control faciliri•.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Work involves investigating reports of animal bites and stray animals,
administerins and enforcing rabies and animal controls as defined and des-
cribed in the Rabies and Animal Control Order and the Texas Health and
Saferi~ Code and provide assistance as needed at the animal control faciliri-.
Work is performed within established procedures and policies involving
sound judgment and initiative. All aspects of work performed is under the
direct super~•ision of the director. The Animal Control Officer will be
required to be on call after normal working hours for bites and emergence
situations, and till in at the animal control facility.
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EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Investigate calls regarding possible exposure to rabies.
Answer bite related calls.
Answer complaints regarding stra~~ or unrestrained dogs and cats.
Coordinate and oversee procedures for registration, quarantine, impound-
ment, and detention of animals.
Prepare and submit reports and records of work perfornied. May include
collection. assemble and analyzing date and,~or statistics.
Maintain records which «rill track registrations, investigation, complaints,
bite cases, and funds.
Communicate and co-ordinate with county veterinarians and animal shelter
regarding rabies and animal control concerns.
Provide information, public education. and promote public awareness
regarding rabies and animal control.
Enforce rabies and animal control order to secure corrections including
filing charges for violations.
Perform job duties «~ithin requirements established by Kerr Count<~
Personnel Policies and administrative procedures.
Complete on-going training in the form of courses, meetings. seminars.
home study courses, etc. to maintain certification and improve job
performance.
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Assist as needed or required in functions and operations of the animal
control facilit~~.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Kno«~ledge of state statutes, codes and rules pertaining to rabies control
and animal control.
Abilih~ to deal tactfulltiT with the public:. including difficult people and
emotional situations.
Empress balanced judgment especially in evaluating situations, be self=
starting and show initiative; organize work, be attentive to detail, and
complete forms fully and accurately.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
Basic certification in animal control as required by the Texas Department
of Health.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Drivers License with good driving record.
Basic Animal Control Ot~cer certification {obtained after starting work}.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
CJood health and physical condition to move freely by vehicle and on foot
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To locations ana on unievei terrain. iviust ne anie to iin ana nanate ammais.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS
TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Glenn Holekamp OFFICE:
MEETING DATE: July 24, 1995 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC)
Consider and approve Job Descriptions far the Animal Control Facility.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Commissioners' Court
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Pct. #3~
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5,
Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows;
Meeting scheduled for Mondays
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