HomeMy Public PortalAbout20-016 - Adopting a New Job Classification Specification for Animal Control OfficerRESOLUTION NO. 20-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 77-111, BY ADOPTING
A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (the MMBA) (Government Code § 3500 et seq.)
imposes on public employers and recognized employee organizations a "mutual obligation" to
meet and confer regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, and
thereby freely exchange information, opinions, and proposals to reach an agreement on matters
within the scope of representation; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management is authorized and
directed under provisions of Sections 2797.1 and 2797.3 of the Carson Municipal Code to prepare
and recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation with the
affected Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rule III of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to the
classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the Director of
Human Resources and Risk Management consults with the affected Directors and affected
recognized employee organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson desires to create a new classification specification of
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER to provide a description of the various duties to be performed by
said position; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management has consulted with
the affected parties, and has met and conferred with the representatives of the affected
recognized employee organizations pursuant to its obligations under the MMBA, concerning the
new classification specification for the ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY
FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The new classification specification for ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER,
Salary Range 327, ($3,669 - $4,672), attached hereto as Exhibit A, assigned to the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 809, is hereby adopted
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and deem it
effective as of January 28, 2020, the same shall be in force and effect.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-016
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTEST:
jjjx onesia Cause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
I, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 20-016, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its
meeting held on the 28th day of January, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Robles, Dear, Davis—Holmes, Hilton, Hicks
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None vfi
jCerk MMC, City6L��
RESOLUTION NO. 20-016
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CITY OF CARSON City Council Reso. No: 20-016
Animal Control Officer Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 809
FLSA: Non -Exempt
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Public Safety Manger, performs duties enforcing
regulations regarding stray, nuisance and dangerous animals; investigates reports of
animal cruelty, abandonment and patrols assigned areas; collects and transports
animals to the County Animal Shelter; and performs related work as required.
Animal Control Officers are responsible for performing routine to moderately difficult
animal control duties. After initial training, incumbents take a full range of action in
conformance with state and local laws relating to the safety, health, welfare and control
of both domestic and wild animals. Incumbents have frequent interactions with the
public to explain laws and regulations relating to the care and control of animals and
may issue citations and/or notices in connection with violations. Work requires the
application of approved methods, techniques, and devices in the pickup and capture of
injured, sick and vicious animals to avoid or minimize personal risk.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work
that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Patrols assigned areas in City vehicles; captures stray and unlicensed animals
for impounding; transports injured animals; assists other agencies such as Los
Angeles Sherriffs Department with issues involving domestic and wild animals
(i.e. coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, etc.).
2. Investigates complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance,
stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals; investigates animal
bites, arranging for proper identification and quarantine; approves and monitors
home quarantine of biting animals in accordance with regulations; traps, snares
and captures animals; transports sick and dead animals, as well as unlicensed
and stray animals to the County Animal Shelter.
3. Investigates complaints regarding animal cruelty and neglect; inspects premises
where animals are kept to ensure that animals' food, water, sanitation and
housing are adequate; enforces City/State ordinances governing the keeping of
animals.
4. Explains filing of complaints and the operations and authorities of the animal
shelter to the public laws and regulations relating to the care and control of
animals; investigates complaints of stolen animals.
5. Prepares and submits investigative reports and daily activity reports; collects
evidence on animal -related cases and appears in court when required; issues
citations for violations of laws and regulations; testifies in court regarding
citations and disposition of complaints.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-016 (Exhibit A)
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CITY OF CARSON
Animal Control Officer
City Council Reso. No: 20-016
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 809
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is
as follows:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of experience in the
enforcement of animal control regulations or equivalent experience in care and
treatment of animals in a professional veterinary office or shelter. Fifteen college
semester units in veterinary science, biology, or criminal justice may substitute for one
year of experience.
Knowledge of.-
• Basic species and breed identification for a variety of domestic and wild animals.
• Symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common animal
diseases.
• Animal behavior for common domestic and wild animals.
• Proper animal -handling methods, techniques and equipment including methods
for the capture of sick, injured or vicious animals.
• State and City laws and regulations pertaining to the proper care and control of
animals.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to animal control field
operations.
• Record keeping methods and radio dispatch procedures
• Appropriate procedures for issuing citations and testifying in court
Skill and/or Ability to:
• Handle, capture and control animals humanely and effectively under stressful or
emergency conditions.
• Assess animal behavior and make effective decisions regarding handling,
capturing or destroying the animal.
• Identify symptoms and behaviors associated with common issues including
rabies, distemper, parvo, upper respiratory infections, parasites and other
domestic and wild animal diseases.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of animal control tools and equipment.
• Safely operate assigned vehicles.
• Learn the street layout and topography of the City of Carson.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Read and interpret laws, regulations, manuals and other materials.
• Employ safe work methods and safety regulations in field operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with animal owners, the
public and others encountered in the course of the work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-016 (Exhibit A)
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CITY OF CARSON
Animal Control Officer
City Council Reso. No: 20-016
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 809
FLSA: Non -Exempt
License/Certificates:
Possession of a certificate in PC 832, or the successful completion of that course within
one year of employment required. A valid California Class C driver's license and the
ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• Require talking, hearing and vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls;
and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, sit
and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. .
• Required to use close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently work in extreme outside weather conditions and on uneven surfaces.
• Exposed to dangerous, injured or diseased animals.
• Exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne articles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, zoonotic and other communicable diseases.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels within confined areas.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-016 (Exhibit A)
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