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Temporary Animal Control And License Officer IThe County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) seeks to fill a Temporary Animal Control and License Officer I position. This is a full-time, temporary position located in Thousand Palms, California. The Animal Control & License Officer I is the trainee-level classification in the Animal Control & License Officer series and reports to the Lieutenant of Field Services. Incumbents work under supervision performing routine assignments, receiving training in areas such as animal recognition, euthanasia, disease recognition, administrative hearings, disaster training, state and federal laws, penal codes, and airborne and blood borne pathogen exposure. This position is considered field work and requires hours of standing and moving. Including a rotating overnight work schedule. The department desires candidates who live near the Thousand Palms shelter or surrounding cities.The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto, and Thousand Palms.About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.Examples of essential duties include driving a vehicle to patrol jurisdictions overseen by Riverside County; enforcing animal regulations, laws and ordinances; answering questions from the public concerning age, breed, characteristics, care, and treatment of animals; advising the public of legal rights, explaining and interpreting animal control laws, regulations, procedures, and policies; contacting dog owners by house-to-house canvassing to locate unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs; checking for valid rabies certificates, microchips, and verifying signalment; collecting and turning in license fees.Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test. Six months in an animal shelter, veterinary office, animal grooming, animal board and kennel facility, or similar setting which included the care and handling of animals. Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the safe, humane and efficient handling of animals; laws and ordinances governing the licensing, treatment, and impounding of animals; the symptoms of common animal diseases; common breeds of domestic animals and appropriate practices for their care and feeding; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact-finding.Other requirements include possession of a valid California Driver's License. A series of three Rabies vaccines is required within 30 days of employment. Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the Penal Code 832 training within six months of hire.
Worksite address
thousand palms, CA, 92276, US
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