Assistant Animal Control Officer

Job Closing: Aug 14, 2024

JOB CODE: 33-9011 SALARY: $16.10-$23.27

STATUS: Per Diem, Non-exempt, Permanent DEPARTMENT: Compliance – Animal Control

LOCATION: 28 Okwarine Road REPORTS TO: Animal Control Program Manager

TELECOMMUTE: No FLEET: Yes

SUMMARY:

Actively support and uphold the Tribe and Animal Control Department’s mission and values. Perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of Tribal Ordinances and regulations relating to animal control and impounding; responsible for the care and control of animal holding facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a representative of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

  • Responsible for the care and control of animals within holding facility.
  • Assist in the maintenance and organization of files and records
  • Assist in maintaining the safety, security and cleanliness of the animal holding facility.
  • Assistance in responding to calls, captures, transports, and impounding of domestic animals.
  • Issue citations or notices of violation in the enforcement of ordinances relating to animal control.
  • Provide and prepare daily officer’s reports
  • Conduct investigations of reported violations of code provisions regarding the keeping of animals and cruelty to animals, reports of animal bites, and animal nuisance complaints.
  • Assist in the Interview process for complainants and identification of animal owners.
  • Assist in the delivery of information to the public regarding animal control matters responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.
  • Depending upon assignment, performs various duties involved in animal holding facility maintenance including but not limited to the cleaning of animal holding facility, feeding impounded animals, and participates in euthanasia of animals.
  • Perform various office duties including the redemption or purchase of impounded animals, receiving fees, issuing receipts, receives and records reports of lost and found animals.
  • Assist in the pick-up and transport of dead animals to landfill for disposal or to a laboratory for testing in the event of suspected rabies.
  • Must be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
  • Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
  • Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Training: National Animal Control Association, Level 1 Certification within one year of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is preformed under the following conditions: outside where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; non-traditional hours after 4pm or weekends as necessary.

Physical Requirements: Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs and over walls, subdue resisting and chase fleeing animals, climb stairs, over walls, constant running, walking, crouching, crawling, kneeling, and twisting; standing or sitting for extended period of time. Must have capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public. Physical effort is required to lift/carry injured/deceased animals and equipment up to 70lbs. Great mental ability is required daily.

Job Hazard/Risk Factors: Employees risk physical hazard from domestic animals that are vicious and/or diseased and, therefore, would result in substantial bodily harm or death. Exposure to a variety of noise, bio-hazard communicable diseases hazardous materials, chemicals, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia; high risk of civil litigation due to performance of duties.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License in accordance with Fleet Policy.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.