Code Enforcement/Animal Control

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Code Enforcement/Animal Control

Location:

Warden, WA

Description:

CITY OF WARDEN JOB TITLE: Code Enforcement/Animal Control Worker DEPARTMENT: Community Dev. LOCATION: City Hall/ City Shop/ mobile EXEMPT: No REPORTS TO: City Administrator SUMMARY OF POSITION: This is technical investigative and enforcement work for the City of Warden. An employee in this classification is responsible for enforcing violations of the Warden Municipal Code, with a primary focus on, but not limited to nuisance abatement and animal control. This is a part-time position (20-30 hours as directed). Work is performed under the direction of the City Administrator, who receives his direction from the Mayor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Conduct field investigations, interview witnesses, research property information, review applicable codes, photograph site and gather evidence on purported violations.* Issue infractions and provide follow-up to departments and municipal court.* Perform follow-up inspections to insure violations are corrected.* Meet with citizens, and business operators to inform them of violations, explain the intent of the codes and provide options on resolution through written and verbal communication on specific issues.* Coordinate efforts with the department, and other agencies to ensure appropriate action and uniformity of interpretation, application and enforcement of regulations and codes.* Prepare detailed documentation for data entry, follow-up file and record keeping assuring timely handling of complaints.* Provide assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, or City Attorney in Municipal Court, if required and may appear as a witness in court in legal actions taken to gain compliance.* Attend meetings, seminars, and classes in order to keep current with code amendments and new regulations or trends.* Represent the Code Enforcement Department at various meetings.* Participate in the establishment, development, or amendment of related codes and ordinances.* Record animals claimed, adopted, released, and impounded into log books and board.* File paperwork and cards.* Communicate with Adams County Pet Rescue regarding animal control issues.* Maintain a daily log of sheltered animals.* Feed animals in kennel runs.* Disinfect and rinse all outside runs until clean, store hoses and cleaning supplies* Monitor security of all cages.* Maintain records of code enforcement. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: * Performs other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions including temperatures ranging from 120 degrees (F) to -40 degrees (F), winds up to 80 mph, blowing dust, precipitation including rain, snow, sleet and hail. Drive a vehicle in all weather conditions. PHYSICAL: While performing the duties or this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Maneuver quickly on foot, bending, stooping, crouching, carrying, dragging, pushing/pulling. Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. Frequently lifts and/or moves in excess of 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. HAZARDS : Exposure to physical hazards from extreme conditions while gathering information, wetslippery work environment, confined spaces, loud noises. Dealing with hostile individuals and vicious animals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (The minimum amount of knowledge and ability required to be hired into the job.) KNOWLEDGE OF: * Enforcement principles and procedures or the ability to learn these principles and procedures.* Use of vehicles, animal capture equipment, cell phone, personal computer, gloves, citation book, fire extinguisher, animal leash, camera and any other equipment designated. ABILITY TO: * Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.* Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.* Maintain effective working relationships with others* Write reports and maintain accurate logs and records.* Operate computer (PC) based instrumentation and Microsoft Software.* Ability to earn digital filing of infractions.* Make accurate readings, writing reports, and maintain accurate logs, and records.* Communicate and maintain effective courteous working relationships with the public.* Follow oral and written instructions.* Read and write the English language.* Perform the essential functions of the job.* Ability to work evenings or weekends as directed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience whichprovides the applicant with the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to perform the job.)Dependent upon the Department of the position posting.* High school diploma or G.E.D.* Washington State Drivers License* Ability to pass background check; pre-employment and on-going drug screening* 21 years of age* Ability to attend training as directed by the City CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Certain licenses and certificates, if required,may be acquired on the job as agreed upon by the City and employee.) A complete job description and employment application is available from Warden City Hall, located at 121 S Main St., Warden, WA or on-line at cityofwarden.org The City of Warden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications must be received at City Hall by 4:00 PM, June 7, 2024 first review. Open Until Filled. recblid l2qxukvu0xf88lkdrv35u8rqb17hh6 PDN-9c0bcbad-15a4-42e2-a134-51feacc7a646

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City Of Warden

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