CONX'EDERATED TRIBES OX' THE UMATILLA INDIAII RESERVATION 46411rIMÍNE WAY, PENDLETON, OR 97801 (s4L)276-3s70 FAx (s41) 276-9060 +rNr+(t|.¡POSITION DESCRIPTION and VACANCY AIINOUNCEMENT POSISTION TITLE: Animal Control Officer SALARY Pay Range: 4 528,7 57 - $3 6,5 87. 52 P er Y ear DOE/DOQ DEPARTMENT: Housing Department LOCATION: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Position located at the Housing Office, Mission, OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full Time with benefits package Non-Exempt SUPERVISED BY: Housing Director OPENING DATE: January 14,2075 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with first screening January 28,2015 MISSION STATEMENT FOR CTUIR: Exercise the Tribe's sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resourcos of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. CONTRIBUTION TIIIS POSITION TO THE MISSI OF'THE TRIBES: To protect public health and safety through enforcement of Tribal control laws and provide information supporting quality pet care. This position will be exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources and assets of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 1 of6 Revised: lll4l15 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assist communþ education regarding the importance of licensing uncontrolled pets. Promote responsible pet ownership and pet population, in Housing Depafment areas. Enforce Tribal Codes and Laws regarding animal violations. Assist development of community problem solving techniques regarding nuisance animals and coordinate effectively with the local reservation Housing Department, Tribal Court, OLC, Planning and other departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tribal operational policies, safety rules, and procedures. Animal Control Officer for Housing Department areas: o o o o . o o o o o o o o o o o o Receive and respond to animal complaints; including animals a|Iarge, stray, vicious, abandoned, nuisance or abused within CTUIR's Housing Department areas. Patrol boundaries of the Housing tenant areas canvassing for unlicensed animals on a weekly basis Monitor and recommend changes or updates for violations of animal control regulations and laws Apprehend stray or at large animals for impoundment Apprehend diseased or injured animals Determine ownership of animals at large Handle vicious animals or irate citizens, utilizing officer safety Offer suggestions to animal owners to aid in compliance with laws and ordinances Investigate incidences of animal cruelty, dog bites and dog attacks & report to UTPD & Housing. Prepare reports, gather evidence, prepare search warrants and witness statements Enter data into computer for waming citations Maintain records on violations Maintain records on licensing TestiÛ in court Pick up deceased animals in roadway in Housing areas. Pick up animals caught in traps. Enforce and provide proper notice to departments or residents in accordance to the Environmental Health Code Customer Service: o Answer phones and provide information to assist public with locating lost/found animals, adoption procedures, licensing requirements, spaying, neutering and disease information r Research veterinary partnership and grant funding resources available to the tenants & public and to help them with reduced fees o Complete paperwork for customer licenses, adoptions, claims, releases, stray and any pertinent forms for this position o Access computer files as needed o Vaccinate and care for drug dog o Coordinateeuthanization o Manage and maintain dog kennel; responsible for septic dump and fees o Deliver and demonstrate proper use of traps o Place and remove animals from cages Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 2 of 6 Revised: lll4l15 e o o o Maintain vehicle and dog equipment Record animals claimed, adopted, released, and impounded into log books and board File paperwork and cards; maintain database Collect licensing and registration fees Coordinate with Veterinary for Euthanasia: o Determine animals to be euthanized and communicate with appropriate clinic o Record essential data in euthanasia log o Mandate and coordinate with departments on the Tribal Codes o LEA authorization Animal Shelter Maintenance : o Perform census of sheltered animals o Disinfect and rinse all outside runs until clean o Monitor security of all cages o o o o o o o Store hoses Secure dogs from inside to outside runs Remove all food dishes and wash Rinse drains to assure feces and disinfectant removal Prepare beds, refill waters, reopen inside runs Wipe down with disinfectant Clean kennel Disposal: o o o o Load truck with corpses and garbage V/eigh in at transfer station, pick up receipt, dump garbage sacks Transport dogs to clinic Forward receipt to supervisor Humane Education: o Develop school curriculum or pamphlets for all ages and residents o Create felt boards, puppets, stories and use videos as tools for educational purposes o Present information to children and answer questions ¡ Educate on quality pet care, animal abuse, dog attacks and bites, animal shelters and animal control o o as an agency Present at community events and other forums when needed Provide Board reports and progress reports Miscellaneous: o Provide interviews to media and other forums ¡ Present information or personal knowledge of animal control to special interest groups Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: NONE SIGNATORYAUTHORITY: NONE Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 3 of6 Revised: lll4ll5 REOUIRED MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS: (It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications.) 1. Ability to: learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the public; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the Reservation's geography. 2. Communicate effectively: both verbal and in writing. Understand and appropriately act on verbal and written instructions. Work independently and perform appropriately and effectively in emergency situations. Make decisions quickly based on knowledge available. Prepare complete and accurate reports. Deal tactfully with the public. Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, law enforcement agencies, and the public. Adapt to changing situations and priorities. Physically perform assigned work. ïVork all shifts assigned. 3. Be a good moral character. 4. Be a high school graduate or possess an approved GED. 5. Possess a valid Oregon driver's license and meet insurance requirements to drive GSA or tribally owned vehicles. 6. Preferred Experience in animal care PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Ability to use standard computer programming 2. 3. 4. such as Microsoft Office (V/ord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to stand and walk around for long periods of time. Ability to sit in automobiles and or airplanes for travel to conferences, seminars, and training. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and attimes maybe more due to size of animal. 4.02.A. "All workers shall disclose any pre-existing physical or mental disorder and/or disability that could potentially affect or impair the worker's ability to perform in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position in which they work. Disclosure Pursuant to Tribal Vy'orker's Benefit Code, Section shall be made in the employment application or interview before commencing employment or before commencing new job duties after job reclassification, reassignment, promotion, demotion, or other change in job duties. The content of such disclosure shall be made promptly by the covered worker after submifiing a claim for benefits under this Code." SELECTIO PROCI¡]SS: Tribal Personnel Policies Manual, Section 3.01: Employment Preferences The Tribe's employment preferences shall be as follows: a. l. Indian Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities within the Tribal government to CTUIR members and to other Indians enrolled in federally recognized Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 4 of6 Revised: lll4l15 tribes. This CTUIR member and Indian preference shall be applicable in all employee hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions. b. c. d. 2.Yeteran's Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. 3. The employment preferences set forth in this section shall apply to all Tribal programs regardless of the program's funding source, and shall apply to all classes of positions referenced in section 3.06. 4. Except for the employment preferences authorized under this section, it shall be the policy of the Tribe that no employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in pursuit of employment or career growth due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin. All CTUIR Tribal positions are competitive. All employment applications and supportive employment material will be evaluated based on the relevance of the applicant's qualifications and experience as it applies to this position. Applicant's who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and experience most relevant to this position will be considered qualified to compete for this position and be eligible for an interview. DRUG FREE V/ORKPLACE: The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has a "Drug Free Worþlace Policy" and will conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing. A pre-employment drug test is required before any employment offer is to be made. All tribal employees classified as safety sensitive are subject to random Alcohol and Drug testing pursuant to the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. APPLICA DEADLINE: Complete Tribal employment applications will be accepted until at 4:00 P.M., on the posted closing date as found on Page 1 of this announcement, or postmarked by that date. ONLY THOSE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKETS \ilHICH ARE COMPLETE, WITH ALL ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS FOUND IN THE "REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PA.CKET MATERIAL" BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED. Employment application packets received after the application deadline will not be considered. It q is the resnonsibilifv of the annlicant to nrovide sufficient evidence to thev fullv meet the ualification requirements. REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. : Completed Tribal Employment application. Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position. Personal resume identifying your qualihcations and experiences relevant to the functions of this position. Completed CTUIR's Supplemental Application Form (both sections, if applicable) High School Diploma/GED or copy of official college transcripts (if applicable). Tribal and Indian preference: Must provide copy of Tribal Enrollment Card, Certificate of Indian Blood or such with Federally Recognzed Tribe. Veteran's preference: Must provide proof of honorable service and discharge or completed Form DD2l4. APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 5 of6 Revised: lll4l15 It is the absolute responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants failing to meet the minimum qualifications are not granted interviews. If it is questionable as to whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, an interview may be granted solely to make that determination. OBTAIN AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Office of Human Resources Staffing and Onboarding 46411Timíne V/ay Pendleton, OR. 97801 Phone: (541) 276-3570 or Fax: (541)276-9060 To be considered, application package must be post marked by the closing date. arrow,Interim StafFrng/On-Boarding Manager Anplicant Review and Acknowledgement I have read the foregoing position description and understand the requirements of the position for which I am applying. I further certiff that I fully meet the minimum qualifications for the position as advertised. (Original signature must be placed onfile in the employee's personnel file when/if hiredfor this position.) Date Applicant Signature Animal Control Officer Housing Department Page 6 of6 Revised: 7lt4l15