Animal Services Officer

Position Information

Under general supervision, enforces applicable County ordinances and State laws governing care, control, licensing, impoundment, and euthanasia of animals; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in Washoe County Regional Animal Services. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Minimum Qualifications

One year as an Animal Services Assistant; OR two years of full-time experience in the care and handling of animals in a professional work environment, including interviewing the public, assessing, and evaluating information for appropriate course of action; OR two years of full-time experience in enforcement of local, state, or federal codes/laws; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Four years of full-time active duty in the military may be substituted for required law enforcement experience.
 
 License Or Certificate

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid certification as a euthanasia technician is required within one year of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid pharmacy certificate is required within one year of appointment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Knowledge of a variety of animal species, breeds, and related behaviors.
• Knowledge of animal handling, care, and treatment from experience in a professional work environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to public services, and value exceptional customer service.
• Ability to assimilate quickly into the organizational climate.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to be collaborative, hard-working and detail oriented while still able to see the big picture.
• Demonstrated the ability to take ownership of problems to find solutions; share resources, information and knowledge; and will encourage commitment to the County’s mission and organizational goals.
• Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers to include County staff and general public.
• Ability to be self-motivated and responsive.
• Ability to effectively train/teach new staff members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.