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PACC is open seven (7) days a week. Availability to work all schedules is required. Current rotating schedules include 6:00 am - 4:00 pm and 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Conducts detailed investigations of alleged violations of animal care laws and ordinances, including gathering information and evidence from agencies, interviews, and on-site inspections;

• Enforces dangerous animal regulations by evaluating behavior, classifying animals, and assessing owner responsibility, presenting evidence and defending determinations at hearings;

• Obtains search warrants, conducts searches, and identifies, collects, and maintains custody of evidence for prosecution, ensuring chain-of-custody and supporting prosecuting attorneys;

• Assists other agencies in investigating felony animal cruelty cases and inspects businesses or special events for compliance with animal care laws and ordinances;

• Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects to verify information, establish background, and determine probable intent of alleged violators;

• Prepares and maintains detailed manual and automated records and reports, including documentation in support of prosecutions;

• Testifies in court on cases related to animal care laws and dangerous animal classifications;

• Operates and maintains assigned vehicles and animal control equipment, including chemical-immobilization tools, snares, ropes, nets, and traps;

• May authorize use of controlled chemical capture delivery systems by qualified staff;

• Serves as a technical resource, advising and training less experienced employees in proper procedures;

• May act as a lead in the absence of the supervisor and perform enforcement, field service, or animal care activities as required;

• Performs safety inspections, operator-level maintenance, and ensures proper operation of assigned equipment and resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience enforcing animal care laws and ordinances. (Fifteen semester hours or thirty quarter hours of college-level coursework from an accredited university or college in veterinary or animal science education may substitute for six months of required experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Six months of experience with Pima County as an Animal Care Field Officer.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum six (6) months experience conducting investigations, such as dangerous or vicious dog and/or joint agency investigations.

• Education and/or training specifically involving animal cruelty investigations.

• Experience and/or education in social work, education, community organizing, and/or program development.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license isrequiredat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isrequiredat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant's suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. Some positions may require fluency in English and a second language as determined by the department. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Action Activity - bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - In person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision

Working Conditions:Working conditions will bedeterminedby the position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.