Animal Controlofficer and Parking Enforcement Officer Positions

To enforce City ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals and livestock in an effort to maintain public safety and welfare; to answer calls and investigate complaints related to animal control operations; to arrange for the collection, impoundment and transport of stray, injured, vicious, diseased and dead animals to appropriate locations; to maintain detailed and accurate records; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required. 

Primary Responsibilities

The Animal Control Officer is the working level class in which incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of assigned duties after completion of the probationary period. Incumbents are skilled in enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of animal and vehicle related areas. The work requires independence and discretion in dealing with the public and in conducting field enforcement activities. This classification differs from the next higher classification of Abatement and Code Enforcement Manager in that the latter is responsible for overall management of the Code Enforcement and Abatement Division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess one (1) year of full time work experience in the care and handling of animals
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a PC 832 Firearms certificate within one year of employment

Overview

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local parking regulations; interacts with the public regarding parking regulations; observes and reports any needed maintenance of street or parking lot signs, markings, lights, or landscaping; follows policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Parking Enforcement Officer is a part-time, at-will classification responsible for ensuring compliance with parking laws, ordinances, and regulations. The position typically works weekday daytime hours, however may work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support the public’s use of parking facilities. The Parking Enforcement Officer must be dependable and timely in reporting to work in support of parking enforcement activities. The Parking Enforcement Officer must also be able to communicate and interact in a positive manner with the public while enforcing parking regulations and performing assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applicants must demonstrate ability to read and interpret laws, codes, and regulations through paid work, volunteer, or school experience
• Experience in customer service, security, or public safety is preferred but not required
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license to operate street-legal vehicles while patrolling and enforcing parking regulations