Part-Time Animal Control Officer Ii

JOB POSTING (02/20/2024)

IBERIA PARISH GOVERNMENT, LOUISIANA

JOB TITLE: PART-TIME ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II, RABIES DEPT.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To:

Under general supervision, performs enforcement work in participating in the activities and operations of the department in an effort to maintain public safety and welfare. Work involves providing the enforcement of rules, regulations, and laws governing rabies and Animal Control in a Parish government agency including rabies control, animal bite regulations, and animals running at large with the responsibility of capturing, handling, housing, and sheltering animals. Reports to the Shelter Manager / Director.

Essential Job Functions

Enforces rabies and Animal Control laws.

Operates and maintains animal shelter. Performs grounds keeping. Repairs and maintains building, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.

Informs, educates, and teaches the public with reference to rules and regulations. Works with governmental officials to enforce laws.

Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or processes various records and reports such as rabies registration and vaccinations, animal bite investigations and reports, animal complaint reports, operations reports, and daily work and performance reports.

Refers to codified laws, local ordinances, Animal Control housing and shelters, animal euthanasia requirements, policy and procedure manuals, codes/regulations, publications and reference tests, etc.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck with animal cage, lawn tractor, incinerators. Also, ketch poles, snake nets, capture equipment, etc.

Uses a variety of tools such as manual and electric hand tolls, grinder, and traps.

Handles a variety of supplies such as food, cleaning supplies, disinfectants, general office supplies.

Uses a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft office, etc.

Answers the telephone. Files documents and reports. Entertains and communications with the public.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one year experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IF INTERESTED:

Please submit the following to Iberia Parish Government, Human Resources Dept., 300 Iberia Street, Suite 400, New Iberia, LA 70560.

1. An Iberia Parish Government Application for Employment (www.iberiaparishgovernment.com);

2. Along with a current resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.27 - $12.56 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person