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The County of Los Angeles ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II in Los Angeles, California
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II
Salary
$52,924.32 - $71,327.04 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
O-2980-I
Department
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Opening Date
05/25/2022
Description
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
EXAM NUMBER: O2980I
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING TYPE: OPEN CONTINUOUS
Filing begins on May 27, 2022 at 8:00 am PT and will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION:
Patrols an assigned geographic area, captures unconfined and wild animals; inspects business premises; and issues citations, licenses, and/or legal notices as appropriate to enforce State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, operating light vehicles and providing animal control services in an unincorporated area or contract city of the County and in accordance with established service agreements, inspecting pet shops, licensed kennels, grooming parlors, animal menageries, animal exhibitions and wholesale wild animal dealers; and explaining relevant laws and issuing warnings or citations for violations of animal control laws. Incumbents utilize a knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances governing animal care and control and departmental policies and procedures; animal identification, illnesses, habits and behaviors; and the techniques and equipment used in capturing and restraining, receiving, feeding, caring for, grooming and releasing animals.
Essential Job Functions
Patrols an assigned geographical area in a light truck observing for violations or responding to incidents.
Inspects animal facilities to ensure conformance to laws; explains violations and need for correction of such things as poor sanitary conditions, inadequate food, sick or injured animals and over-crowded conditions; issues citations as appropriate.
Captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal abatement and control; may require chasing, climbing fences and crawling under houses.
Issues citations, licenses, warnings and/or legal notices.
Reports to a field command post established to provide extended hours of animal containment, capture and relocation, in emergencies such as brush fires, floods or animals loose on public thoroughfares.
Serves as office information officer and radio dispatcher; receives and responds to in-person and telephone requests for information and animal control services from citizens and other public agencies; dispatches officers to routine incidents.
Enforces sections of thePenal Code pertaining to cruelty to animals.
Assists the Department of Regional Planning by inspecting property and premises to determine compliance with zoning ordinances involving the housing of animals when special permits are required; recommends approval or rejection based upon adequacy of facilities.
Present departmentally prepared and approved educational programs, including lectures, slides and demonstrations at schools and civic meetings as needed.
Operate tranquilizer gun equipment for use in the capture and seizure of animals in circumstances in which there is eminent danger to human life, public safety or property as needed.
Pick up small dead animals manually and load into truck; loads larger animals, such as horses or cows, using a truck-driven winch and harness as needed.
Testify in court as to facts related to violations of animal control laws as needed.
Act as officer-in-charge as required when needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six months of experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I* for an animal control regulatory agency. Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program perCalifornia Penal Code Section 832**.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I refers to experience enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control including the care and treatment, impounding, quarantine, licensing vaccination, and regulation of a variety of animals.
**A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate - (Penal Code Section 830.9 required training in order to issue citations and service warrants for Animal Control Officers) must be attached to the applicationat the time of filing.
If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must either email them to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title.
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants beyond the Minimum Requirements in the following areas:
Duties
Trainings/Certifications
Lead Experience
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until askes o do so by the hiring department. The County will make individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
Out-of-class work experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles will not be accepted for this examination.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
PART I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments weighted at 80% covering:
Achievement
Responsibility
Safety Orientation
Teamwork
Verbal Ability
Deductive Reasoning
THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: An evaluation of Training & Experience weighted 20% covering Duties, Trainings/Certifications and Lead experience based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire.
Candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part will be placed on the eligible list.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional practice tests are available at http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html .
NOTE:
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.
Please add sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , no-reply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
This position requires lifting of extremely heavy objects. Physical fitness for this position will be determined in a medical examination.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Animal Care and Control Care Centers throughout Los Angeles County.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
No Person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
In order to receive credit for Animal Education or Animal Training Classes attended, copies of certificates MUST be submitted at the time of application filing.
Note: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may fax them to (562) 422-3187 within 15 calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT BEsufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may be disqualified.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Department Contact Phone: (562) 256-7102
Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7101
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate TTY Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
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Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
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Updated February 2024
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Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent to electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Add the following email addresses to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com,anddonot-reply@amcatmail.com.The County of Los Angeles will not consider allegations of not receiving the email notification as an acceptable reason to authorize a reschedule or late exam administration.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you have at least 6 months of experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I in an animal control regulatory agency?
Yes
No
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Supplemental Questions 4 to 21 pertain to theANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II - EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEand is to be completed by all applicants. This evaluation is weighted 20% of your final exam score.
This Supplemental Questionnaire requires you to document specific trainings/certifications, work experience and lead experience that pertain to the competencies identified as important to successful performance of the job duties of anANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II. It is your sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly and accurately. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response. Making false statements on this questionnaire may cause you to be disqualified from this examination.
Scoring- The maximum number of points that may be awarded on your Evaluation of Training & Experience is 100. You will receive points for work experience (i.e., pertinent work activities), that have been linked to one's ability to successfully perform the duties of anANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II.
Required information and supporting documentation- In order to receive credit, you must provide all required information andsupporting documentation (e.g., certificates, trainings, duty assignment and supervisor contact information, etc.)as identified in the instructions for each section. Vague, illegible, or incomplete entries will also not be awarded credit.
Employment Experience- It is your responsibility to provide verifiable documentation or contact information from any agency or organization that supports the work experience you described in this questionnaire. The source of information must be from the organization's personnel officer, his/her designee or your previous immediate supervisor for the work you describe with an active member's phone number f
I have read and understand the above instructions.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE BEYOND REQUIREMENTS.
In the following section of the Evaluation of Training and Experience, you will indicate which of thespecified work experienceyou have completed. This sectionIS NOTintended to include informal on-the-job training or self-study.
Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience handling domestic, wildlife and exotic animals (deceased and alive) (e.g., dogs, cats, livestock, reptiles, birds)?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #4, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience conducting inspections of business and residential properties/premises (e.g., commercial and private kennels, grooming parlors, pet and animal facilities, wild animal compounds and exhibitions, private residences, guard dog firms and individual businesses who own guard dogs, circuses, rodeos)?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #6, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have verifiable experience participating in emergency rescues of animals (e.g., during natural disasters)?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #8, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience conducting investigations related to animal control services (e.g., suspected animal cruelty, reports of animal bites/scratches, animal noise complaints)?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #10, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience performing work activities at an animal shelter (e.g., caring for animals, collecting fees for licenses, impounding animals, taking photographs of animals, cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, making and reporting minor repairs to tools and equipment, maintaining vehicle in a clean and properly serviced condition)?
Yes
No
13
In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #12, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience maintaining various documents and records (e.g., issued citations, licenses, legal notices, warrants, order to comply, and seizure notices; written reports; evidence obtained from investigations; general business correspondence)?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #14, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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Do you have at least 6 months of verifiable experience patrolling an assigned geographical area (areas that include busy streets, back roads, beaches, and/or canyons) attending to lost, abandoned, dead, or vicious animals?
Yes
No
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In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #16, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE BEYOND REQUIREMENTS.
In the following section of the Evaluation of Training and Experience, you will indicateTrainings/Certificationsyou have completed.
TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS- If you possess any of the following trainings/certifications, please select all that is applicable to you.
In order to receive credit for any of the following trainings/certifications, you must provide supporting documentation (e.g., training / certificate) at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov.
Animal Behavior
Animal Cruelty and Investigation
Animal Handling and Restraint
Breed Identification
Euthanasia Certification
K-9 Behavior
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Certification
Report Writing
Retractable baton (bite stick) Certification
Trailer Training
Other related trainings/certifications
None
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If you selected "Other related trainings/certifications" please indicate the name(s) of your other related trainings/certifications.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE BEYOND REQUIREMENTS.
In the following section of the Evaluation of Training and Experience, you will indicatelead experienceyou have completed.
Do you have verifiable experience serving as a lead to lower level staff (e.g., kennel staff, Animal Control Officers, clerical support, volunteers, etc.) by providing direction, reviewing work, delegating assignments and ensuring work is performed daily?
Yes
No
21
In order to receive credit for the areas of responsibility selected in QUESTION #20, you must provide the following:
Job Title
Description of your Duties/Job Experiences and Scope of Responsibility
Employment Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) and End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours Worked Per Week
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Title
Supervisor Phone Number
Supervisor Email Address
If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "NO EXPERIENCE." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. (Please limit your response to 200 words)
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County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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