Animal Welfare Officer

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, apprehends, impounds, rehomes, and euthanizes as necessary unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals within the Sand Springs city limits in accordance with state and local laws, rules and regulations. Focuses on pet adoption through appropriate means. Assists with enforcement of public nuisance, zoning, health and safety, and other codes and ordinances of the City of Sand Springs.  Animal Welfare Officers must be available for emergency callouts and weekend care of sheltered animals.

Major Responsibilities:

• Investigate all animal nuisances, dog bites, or cruelty cases in compliance with state laws and City ordinances, and prepare reports in oral, written or electronic formats regarding any case that may require further investigation, or initiation of civil or criminal processes
• Enforces city animal control ordinances by impounding unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals
• Examines dog licenses for validity and issue citations or warnings to delinquent owners
• Examines apprehended animals for injuries and deliver injured animals to veterinarian for medical treatment
• Maintains the animal shelter in a safe and sanitary condition, both inside and out, for animals and humans
• Maintains an inventory control system to monitor drugs used in the euthanization of animals
• Administers vaccinations to dogs and cats as allowable by law
• Inserts microchip identification on licensed cats and dogs
• Supplies food, water, and personal care to detained animals
• Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for the shelter
• Encourages adoption of unclaimed animals, or euthanize those not adopted or fostered
• Receives or initiates cases involving violations of the public nuisance, zoning, health and safety, and other codes and ordinances of the City of Sand Springs. Inspect as necessary affected properties for resolution of violations using civil or criminal processes
• Assists other employees with general departmental functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge:

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid Class “D” Oklahoma Driver license
• One to two-year’s previous experience in the apprehension or handling of animals
• Animal Euthanasia Technician or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Completion of Oklahoma Animal Control Association training academy or the ability to complete within one year of hire (This course may be waived in lieu of two-year’s previous experience in like position or veterinary clinic performing duties relevant to course training)
• Code enforcement certification through the Oklahoma code Enforcement Association or the ability to obtain within two years of hire

Competitive Benefits Package

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 10 paid vacation leave days per year (increases with years of service – up to 20 days)
• 2 fitness facilities for employees
• Pension plan
• Longevity Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Employee-Only Dental (Employer pays a portion of Dental Family)
• 3 Healthcare Plans  - Employer pays 75% of the base plan premium or the base plan equivalent for the other tiers
• Case Community Center membership
• Discounted fishing pass at Shell Lake
• Discounted golf at Canyons at Blackjack Ridge
• Utility discount for employees who live within the Sand Springs water district.
• Additional voluntary insurance options available; see our benefits page https://www.sandspringsok.gov/158/Human-Resources-Employment