This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

Patrols assigned area in an animal control vehicle to search for stray, sick, injured, or dead animals and provide services as needed; respond to calls from the public, law enforcement agencies or other Animal Control Officers concerning injured, stray, sick or dangerous animals and violations of animal regulatory ordinances; enforces State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, such as leash laws, licensing, vaccinations, spaying, neutering, quarantining, dangerous dog, animal noise, and barking dog ordinances; pick up and transport animals to the shelter for impounding, humane disposal or rabies investigation or to the veterinarian as appropriate; answer complaints concerning animals and take appropriate action; conduct investigations of animal bites and issue quarantine notices if applicable; investigate and take appropriate action to prevent inhumane treatment of animals; explain and interpret animal control laws, regulations, policies and procedures; advise the public regarding relinquishing, reclaiming and adoption of pets or livestock; conduct special investigations in response to public complaints pertaining to possible violations of animal laws and regulatory ordinances; appears at hearings or in court to testify and present evidence regarding violations of animal laws and regulatory ordinances; prepare computerized reports; complete records and various forms such as daily activity sheets, receipts for fees received, citations, quarantines and investigative reports; prepares logs of controlled drugs used; impound and transport sick, injured, stray or dead animals; administer minor first aid and emergency treatment for animals and/or perform humane euthanization; insure dogs have been properly licensed and vaccinated by checking license tags and owner verifications; issue licenses and deposit funds; conduct residential canvass for unlicensed dogs and handle follow up work on delinquent licenses; assist with front office duties such as receiving animals brought to the shelter by the public and releasing impounded animals to the public; safely use county issued equipment including: tranquilizer gun, chemical and physical restraints and animal traps; collect fees and issue receipts for licenses and other animal care/control services; provide information to the public regarding licensing, vaccinations, euthanasia, rabies control, pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, and adoptions; participate in public school and community group presentations; exercise tact, compassion, courtesy and poise while discharging assigned duties; operate standard office equipment, and computer applications; clean and disinfect kennel areas, vehicles and equipment as directed.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of: County and State ordinances and laws relating to the care, treatment and impounding of animals; the humane and safe procedure for animal euthanasia; provisions relating to the collection and deposit of dog license receipts and penalties; the care and feeding of various breeds of dogs and animals, and the common diseases of animals and their symptoms; the capture, control and transportation of a variety of animals; math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole number, fractions and percentages.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; follow safe work practices and use protective equipment as directed and trained; follow oral and written directions; use appropriate judgment in recognizing and exercising the scope and limits of authority; prioritize, organize, and carry out work assignments; operate with safety and accuracy small caliber firearms; be flexible in changing workloads and emergency situations; work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees and the general public; promote good public relations; drive a light truck safely and in accordance with Motor Vehicle Codes and Laws; lift, drag or carry weights up to 100 pounds; write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly.

Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months experience in the care and handling of domestic, farm and ranch animals.

License or Certificate:

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  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Completion of a certified Penal Code 832 course in arrest and firearms is required within six months of employment.
• Complete and pass the department’s Humane Euthanasia Training program pursuant to Section 2039, Title 16, California Code of Regulations, within six months of employment.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License or Certificate: Completion of a certified Penal Code 832 course in arrest and firearms is desirable at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be immunized against rabies within three (3) months of start date and maintain immunity for duration of employment

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.


Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.


To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.