ORDER IVO. ~~7~'6
APPROVAL OF ADOF'TIfVG REVISED 30P DESCRIF'7ION FOR
THE I'.ERR COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY
On this the :moist day of 3•_-ne 1995, ~_-pon motion made by
Commissioner HolekG~mp, secondecf by Commissioner Lehman, the
Co~_-rt unanimously approved by a vote of 4-~-Q-, to adopt the
r^evised .job descriptions s~_-bmitted to the Co~_-rt for the I'.er'r
Co~_-nty Animal Facility for Manager, Animal Control Officer, and
Animal Control Worker.
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY MANAGER
CLASS NO:
PAY GROUP: I6
JOB TITLE: Manager
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
SecretariaUClerical
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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: VG'orls with A.C.O.'s, veterinarians and the general public
GE?v'ERAI. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This is a responsible position covering all aspects of the operation and function of
the animal shelter.
EXAIVtPLES OF WORIt:
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls and visitors;
Responds to routine and informational 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;
?~Tav he re~r~ncihle fc,r gathering Lnforn?at4n for and preparing regular reports lri
standardized format(s) on shelter activities;
?~1ay 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.
I~~iJIRED I~'VOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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 oi~tce
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 argumentative 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. W~71 be
required to be able to operate calculator, word processor, computers. May operate
two-wav radios.
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ACCEPTABLE E~ERIENCE AND TRAINING:
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 REQLTIIZED:
Honesty Bond for handling money.
Valid Texas Drivers License
Te.Yas Department Health Certification for animal shelter management and euthanasia (may
be obtained after starting work)
PHI'SICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the atrility to physically 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. ReQorts 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; watering, 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION: :~NI~VIAL CONTROL OFFICER
CLASS NO. 1272
PAY GROUP: 16
JOB TITLE: Animal Control Ot~icer
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Environmental Health
FLSA: Non-Exempt
OBJECTIVE: To provide e$ective Rabies and Animal Control in Kerr Count~~.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Local Health Authorit~-
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 stra~• animals,
administering and enforcing rabies and animal controls as defined and des-
cribed in the Rabies and Animal Control Order and the Texas Health and
Safet<• Code and provide assistance as needed at the animal control facilitz-.
Work is performed within established procedures and policies involving
sound ,judgment and initiative. All aspects of work performed is under the
direct supervision 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 facilit~,•.
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EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Investigate calls regarding possible exposure to rabies.
Answer bite related calls.
Answer complaints regarding stray 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 pertonned. May include
collection, assembly and anal}-zing date and,'or statistics.
Maintain records which will track registrations, investigation, complaints,
bite cases, and funds.
Communicate and co-ordinate with county veterinarians and anitnal 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 within requirements established b}T Ken 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 facility.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Kno«Fledge of state statutes, codes and rules pertaining to rabies control
and animal control.
Abilit~~ to deal tactfully with the public: including difficult people and
emotional situations.
Express 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 Officer certification (obtained after starting work}.
PHYSICAL. REQUIREMENTS:
Good health and physical condition to move freely by vehicle and on foot
to locations ana on unievei terrain. iviust oe anie to iiiZ ana nanaie animals.
ORDEf, NO. ~;~7~:7
A~'RROVAL TO RESCIND ORDER NO. ~::c7c:.:i A~'~'ROVING
THE ANIMAL FACILITY JOP DESCRI~'TIONS
On this the lst day of J+_ine 199 , +_~pon motian made by
Commissioner Hotel<amp, seconded by Cammissianer Oehler^, the
Ga+_ir^t unanimously appr^oved by a vote of 4-0-0, to rescind
or^der na. ::7:.?, approving the animal facility jnb
descriptions for the Ker^r Co~.inty Animal Facility.
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~t~~f~~RC:1VF: J•CjF~ TAE=~t;~IF~"FlC3r•~~ F="C:ltl
(~i'dIhlt~l._ ~faC:[I.IT'{ E~~ErR~C3Ni`•11.I--
Cln trriu tfiEa i.`tr, day of Ti_~ne, 199, ~_~pc;n mc;tion m~~d~ by
Cammissione~r E~rlEai~ti~m~, <.~ec.c.~ridEd t3y L~ornmis~sinnfzr l7F~t}ler-, ~Gr•~~
Cc,a_tr,t unani®ously appr~nved by a vote of 4-0-0, -4o a~-.,pr-~avE~ ti•-~~
.jub dest~r-•i~ticrr~s for-• ttie far-~im~~l FG~c:•i.lity >='Fr~sur~~ie7..
COMMISSIONED S' COURT AGENDA ' "QUEST
"PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS RE6~UEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
IADE BY: DAVID LITKE
OFFICE:
KCEHD & KCAC
IEETING DATE: JUNE 12 , 1995
TIME PREFERRED:
OBJECT: {PLEASE BE SPECIFIC): CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROPOSED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR ANIMAL SHELTER PERSONNEL.
XECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YE5 N O
LEASE STATE REASON
STIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 15 MINUTES
'ERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
DAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: DAVID LITKE
me for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted In accordance
rith Article b252-17 is as follows:
Meetings held on second Tuesday: 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
Meetings held on Thursdays : 5:00 P.M. previous Thursday
HIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
`HIS RE6~UEST RECEIVED ON:
III Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate
nformation has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of
~ourt meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request
yeing addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Guicir~lino~
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~P~E KERR COUNTY
.~1~ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
~C D
~^ ~ 4000 San Antonio Hwy.
~`~~~ ~~~ ~'`s Kerrville, Tezae 78028
1210) 896-5101
MEMO
TO: COMNIISSIONERS COURT
FROIVi: DAVID LITKE ~~~~~~~~i4
SUBJECT: CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
A.NIlI~AL SHELTER PERSONNEL.
Attached are draft copies for your approval of the job descriptions for the animal shelter manager
and workers.
Pa}roll suggested for the positions within the proposed budget would be:
Manager = Full-time $6.5 S,~hr $13, 620 annual
workers = Part-time $4.90rhr $10.030 annual combined
~~ RecyGeo Paoer
~P E FT KERR COUNTY
-.r1, ~ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
~~ ~ 4000 San Antonio Hwy.
~`~~~ ~~~ "` Kerrville, Texas 78028
1210) 896-5101
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER
CLASS NO:
PAY GROUP: 10
JOB TITLE: Manager
OCCUPATIONAL. CATEGORY:
Secretarial,/Clerical
FLSA: Non-Exempt
OBJECTIVE: To efficiently operate and maintain the county animal shelter.
ORGAMZ.4TIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Senior A.C.O. and local health authority.
2. Directs: Oversees basic duties of shelter workers.
3. Other: Works with A.C.O., veterinarians and the general public
GE~'ER~4L STATEI~~IENT OF DUTIES:
This is a responsible position covering all aspects of the operation and function of
the animal shelter.
EYAMPLES OF WORK:
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls and visitors;
Responds to routine and informational 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;
May be responsible for gathering information for and preparing regular reports in
standardized formats} on shelter activities:
Mav review supply inventories and operational needs and order supplies as needed;
Recvciea Psoe~
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May process registrations, complaints, and requests;
Receive appropriate fees and documents;
Process and record ail fees received:
oversee and assist in daily cleaning and maintenance of facility;
Receives visitors;
Mav receive and dispatch call's for A.C.O.'s;
Maintains 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 sheker 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,
Perfomns such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIltED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTITES•
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; abiltty 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 argumentative 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
two-wav radios.
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ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
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 REQUIRED•
Honesty Bond for handling money.
Valid Texas Drivers License
Texas Department Health Certification for animal shelter management (may be obtained
after starting work)
PI-i1'SICAL REQUIREMENTS:
IL1ust have the ability to physically move about including lifting and handling of animals,
supplies, and equipment.
P E KERR COUNTY
D ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
\ ~• 4000 San Antonio Hwy.
°°°~• ~c ~'`~ Kerrville, Texas 78028
(2101 896-5101
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL SHELTER WORKER
CLASS NO.
PAY GROUP: N/A
JOB TITLE: Shelter Worker
FLSA: Non-Exempt
OBJECTIVE: To provide daily cleaning and maintenance of the animal shelter
facilities.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Shelter manager, senior A.C.O., 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, watering, handling of animals.
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Service/Maintenance
*~ Recvcieo Paoer
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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, cam and lift dogs and cats into
and from cages and traps; physically move about using cleaning and main-
tenance equipment.
ORDER NO, 22723
JOB DESCRII~ION FOR
AppgOVE EL
~I~, FACILI`T'Y PERSOZ`n`~
June 12, 1995
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