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Job description
Salary : $49,566.40 - $66,851.20 Annually
Location : Diamond Springs, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term & Extra Help
Job Number: /5802PV
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Division: Community Services
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY The is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. The Health and Human Services Agency has over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION TheHealth and Human Services Agency's Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. These services include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more! In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.THE OPPORTUNITY Enforce State, City, and County laws regarding stray, dangerous, neglected/injured, and nuisance domestic animals; investigate complaints, patrol assigned areas, capture animals, and ensure humane animal protection and control.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, neglected/injured, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals.
Conduct an initial investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty; investigates animal bites and arranges for appropriate identification and quarantine.
Explain State and Local laws, codes, and ordinances relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and policies of the shelter to the public.
Issue citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrol assigned areas operating County vehicles.
Perform rescue of wild, stray, unlicensed domestic animals, and livestock running at large for impounding; respond to dangerous animals; transport injured animals; perform euthanasia as required.
May assist with shelter operations as needed.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Animal Services Officer I : Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
One (1) year of experience in in caring for animals of various types, and in explaining and enforcing regulations and procedures to the public.
Animal Services Officer II : Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
One (1) year of experience in animal care, control, and enforcement at a level equivalent to the County's class of Animal Services Officer I.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Tranquilization Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year.
Required by PC Sections 830.9 and 832, possession of, or ability to complete within one (1) year from date of appointment, (or upon conclusion of the first available training program if more than one year), the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy, and coursework required by PC Section 832; or have completed a similar Humane Officer/Animal Control academy or training curriculum and must be able to successfully complete the California State Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy and coursework required by PC Section 832 within one (1) year of employment.
Pursuant to PC Section 830.9, ability to possess firearms qualifications, including vision to maintain firearms qualifications.
Click to view the minimum qualifications for Animal Services Officer I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Animal Services Officer I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We are currently recruiting for the following: One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division, located in Diamond Springs, CA.
for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
129 miles to San Francisco
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Farm to Fork Restaurants
Small Business Shops
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being: Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future: CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave
Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine if you continue in the selection process and your ranking on the eligible list. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. Additionally, ensure that your responses are your own and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools, as this may result in disqualification from the recruitment. I acknowledge receipt of this information
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Describe your experience working in animal care, including any animal control and enforcement, gained at an animal care agency, animal shelter, or vet clinic. In your response, include the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience handling livestock. In your response, include where this experience was gained and the duties and equipment used in your experience. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience administering medications and vaccinations to or performing euthanasia on animals. In your response, include where experience was gained, the frequency of the administration and types of animals it was administered to. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience explaining procedures, rules, and/or regulations i.e. medication administration or laws. In your response, include the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
06
Describe your experience maintaining accurate records, entering the data and preparing reports of work you performed. In your response, include the names of your employers where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
Required Question
Worksite address
placerville, CA, 95667, US
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