Salary: $19.87 – $24.00 Hourly
Location : 6006 – Dog Pound
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: CS2023-081
Department: 6006 – Public Safety – Animal Control
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: 12/28/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVED C.S.C. MINUTES 8/25/2023 ls ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER CS2023-081
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (OPEN)
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the above classification.
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
No other form or method of application will be accepted. Absolutely no paper applications will be accepted.
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have already filed for this classification but have not yet tested, you DO NOT need to file again.
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION’S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the time of submitting an application, copies of the following items are required to be uploaded as attachments to that application:
- Proof of Education (as provided herein)
- DD-214 or other materials to prove veteran’s status (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking veteran’s preference points
- Proof of Residency (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking residency credit; and
- A valid Driver’s License
NOTE: YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR AN IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING. YOU ARE APPLYING TO TAKE AN EXAMINATION WHICH WILL BE USED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. THAT LIST WILL BE USED FOR FUTURE HIRES IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.
LIFE OF THE ELIGIBILITY LIST
The life of the eligibility list from this examination will not exceed one year from the date the list is established. Candidates will remain eligible for no more than one year from the date they have been added to the eligibility list.
NOTE:
All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, resumes and any other required documents must be uploaded and included with your Application when it is submitted. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
NOTE: All correspondence, notifications, and certifications will be made with applicants via email. Any updates of email or your online profile must be made at :
CS@clevelandohio.gov
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $19.87 – $24.00 per Hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
TYPE: WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination via email.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty enforcing animal control ordinances and regulations. Patrols assigned areas within the City to detect and prevent violations of animal control ordinances and regulations; responds to incidents including stray animals, animal bites, noise complaints, and animal cruelty. Chases, apprehends, impounds, and transports domestic, exotic, and wild animals that are stray, injured, and diseased. Uses snares, catch poles, and traps to capture and impound animals. Places animals in animal service vehicle. Transports captured animals to the City’s animal shelter. Investigates incidents involving animal cruelty, animal bites, and animal nuisances reported by members of the public. Interviews complainants, victims, and witnesses in order to collect information on possible violations of animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations. Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence pertaining to investigations of animal cruelty. Identifies the owners of animals that are the subject of an investigation. Gives verbal and written warnings as well as citations to animal owners and animal handlers who have violated ordinances and regulations related to animal control. Prepares incident reports and completes all forms pertaining to animal control activities. Assists Cleveland Safety Forces and other city departments by handling animals that are present at crime scenes. Assists bailiffs by handling animals present during evictions. Testifies in court and at hearings on the enforcement of animal control citations and other matters relating to animal control. Performs kennel duties as required by handling, feeding, cleaning, and providing care to animals; maintains the sanitary conditions of kennels. Handles domestic, exotic, and wild animals that are stray, injured, and diseased. Performs euthanasia procedures on injured, sick, dangerous, or unwanted animals by means of lethal injection (when certified). Operates a two-way portable radio, an animal control service vehicle, catch poles, traps, needles, syringes, computers and other various pieces of office equipment. Provides customer service to residents and customers that enter the kennel. Performs other job-related duties as required. Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices. Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.) Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A High School Diploma or GED is required. The equivalent of one year of full time experience in the animal handling/sheltering/care field is required. Must obtain certification as a Euthanasia Technician within one year of the date of employment. A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be computer proficient and have the ability to learn RMS system and Divisional computer programs.
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
Any applicant that willfully provides any false document, statement, or certification in regard to any test will be terminated from all processing, removed from any eligible list, and may face possible criminal prosecution.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.
To substantiate a claim for residency points, you must include with your application LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
- A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
AND
- A copy of ONE acceptable document from the list below showing your current address and dated within thirty (30) days of the date you submit your application.
These documents MUST be saved as a PDF (adobe) file or JPEG (image) file and cannot be larger than 5mb.
Acceptable proofs include:
- Driver’s License
- State ID
- Bank Statements
- Utility Bills
- Mortgage or Lease Agreement
- Bills from creditors not listed above
- Other Postmarked mail such as magazines with name and mailing label attached, organization newsletters, medical/dental bills, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration
- Insurance Statement (Home insurance, rental insurance, car insurance or other insurance documents).
WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING AS PROOFS OF RESIDENCY:
- Pay stubs
- Rental Receipts
- Tax Returns
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans’ preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans’ credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination.
THE COMMISSION WILL NOT ENTERTAIN APPEALS FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS FILED. THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IS FINAL.
ANYONE WHO WISHES TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION MUST DO SO AT THE TIME OF FILING. THE COMMISSION WILL CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNING SUCH ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION. THE COMMISSION MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE SUCH ACCOMMODATION IF IT IS NOT REASONABLE OR WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP. CURRENT (WITHIN ONE YEAR) DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR THE REQUESTED ACCOMMODATION IS REQUIRED. SUCH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF FILING.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
01
Do you have a valid Driver’s License? (REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your license before submitting your application.)
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?(REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your diploma or transcript before submitting your application. In lieu of a HS Diploma, you may submit a copy of your transcripts or a letter from your high school or Board of Education saying you graduated (on official letterhead). If you have completed an Associate’s degree or better, attach a copy of that degree or transcript instead. )
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have the equivalent of one year of full time experience in the animal handling/sheltering/care field? If so, please list in your application and resume where and when you received this experience.
- Yes
- No
04
Are you willing to euthanize animals?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you computer efficient and able to learn new computer programs?
- Yes
- No
Required Question