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The County of Los Angeles ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IV in Los Angeles, California
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IV
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IV
Salary
$65,751.36 - $88,605.84 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
O-2982-I
Department
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Opening Date
03/01/2023
Description
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Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
EXAM NUMBER: O2982I
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
FILING TYPE: OPEN CONTINUOUS
Filing begins on March 2, 2023 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:
Assists management by providing supervision and training of all assigned personnel.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class serve as assistant to the Animal Control Manager and assume charge of the shelter in the absence of the manager. Incumbents must utilize a knowledge of the principles of supervision; a thorough knowledge of animal diseases, sanitation, care and treatment; State laws, County ordinances, city codes and ordinances, and their enforcement; departmental procedures regarding the impoundment, treatment and sheltering of domestic and wild animals; the placement of stray or abandoned animals; and courtroom and hearing procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews the workload in progress at the Animal Care Center/Shelter and in the field; revises priorities and deployment of personnel as necessary to ensure compliance with departmental practices and procedures.
Reviews field reports and citations prepared by Animal Control Officers for completeness and accuracy, makes necessary corrections, and refers reports to higher-level personnel, as required.
Makes shift inspections of Animal Care Center/Shelter facilities and equipment for conformance with regulations and procedures pertinent to sanitation, feeding, care and quarantine of animals; initiates correction by the Animal Care Center/Shelter staff or refers the problem to higher-level personnel, as necessary.
Reviews the more-complex cases involving enforcement of animal control regulations which are likely to require knowledge of court decisions or intent of the law.
Conduct staff training using departmentally approved material for Animal Care Center/Shelter personnel on such subjects as animal care, ordinance intent, loading livestock and capture of animals as needed.
Reviews and assesses the performance of staff; prepares performance evaluations.
Assists and advises Animal Control Officers with enforcement and investigative problems; supervises or performs captures requiring the use of a tranquilizer gun.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Four years of experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including the investigation of violations and court prosecution for an animal control/regulatory agency. One year of the experience must have been at the level of Animal Control Officer III* for an animal control/regulatory agency- AND - Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program perCalifornia Penal Code Section 832**.
Experience at the level of Animal Control Officer III refers to experience serving as lead Animal Control Officer by assisting in the operation of an Animal Care Center/Shelter and in enforcing State, County, and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions such as animal care, field enforcement, shelter maintenance, licensing, and related assignments.
** A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832 must be attach with the application at the time of filing.
NOTE:
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.
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 asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an 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 currently 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: This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment,weighted 60%measuring:
Analyzing Information
Demonstrating Empathy
Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
Controlling Emotions
Management Judgement
Management Potential
Achievement
Responsibility
Willingness to Learn
Maintaining Good Working Relationships
Learning Quickly
Generating New Ideas
Using Time Efficiently
Working to High Quality Standards
Adapting to Change
Verbal Ability
Deductive Reasoning
THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: A Training and Experience Evaluation,weighted 40%that will assess professional technical knowledge and safety awareness.
Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments test in order to proceed to Part II - evaluation of Training & Experience
Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
NOTE: All 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 addsperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov, (ANALYST@hr.lacounty.gov) info@governmentjobs.com,talentcentral@shl.com,noreply@proctoru.comanddonot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
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 test 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 you 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 athttp://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 online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going tohttp://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html.
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.
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
Employment Information
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Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
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a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
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.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
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Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional 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 will also 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.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may 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.
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
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Do you have at least 4 years of experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including the investigation of violations and court prosecution for an animal control regulatory/agency?
Yes
No
03
Do you have at least one year of experience working at the level of Animal Control Officer III for an animal control/regulatory agency?
Yes
No
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General Information:This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Animal Control Officer IV position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
• Professional/Technical Expertise – Various domestic, wildlife, livestock, and exotic animals as found within LA County– An understanding of the physical and behavioral characteristics of animals, common diseases/illnesses and their symptoms, transmissions, and vaccinations (e.g., parvo, distemper, kennel cough, rabies, zoonotic diseases, humane euthanasia, etc.) effective handling of animals while implementing safety practices and procedures when humanely capturing, restraining, receiving, feeding, caring for, grooming, releasing, and disposing such animals in order to protect the shelter population, employees, volunteers, and the general public.
• Professional/Technical Expertise – Techniques, systems, tools, and equipment used in animal care and control services– Working knowledge of techniques, systems (e.g., SEMS, NIMS, ICS), tools, and equipment (e.g., ketch-all pole, snake tongs, nets, batons, safety/ballistic vests, pepper spray, tranquilizer equipment [used by certified personnel only], truck-driven winch and harness, lead rope, traps, barrier boards) used in capturing and restraining, responding to emergencies/disasters, receiving, feeding, caring for, grooming, and releasing animals, and to the usage, maintenance, minor repair, and storage of such tools and equipment.
• Professional/Technical Expertise – Federal, state, county, and city animal control laws and regulations– This includes an understanding of municipal codes and ordinances related to animal control services as found in the Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, Food and Agriculture Code, L.A. County Code (Note: this knowledge area may include city ordinances as needed when providing services to contract cities).
• Professional/Technical Expertise – Controlled Substances– Extensive knowledge of controlled substances and laws pertaining to their storage, inventory, logging, documentation, and usage in order to prevent and comply with Federal, State, and local laws and departmental regulations.
• Safety Awareness– Knowledge, understanding, adherence to and implementation of safety laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and other occupational standards (e.g., safe handling of animals, safe use of tools and equipment, personal protective equipment requirements, driving laws, proper lifting techniques) for the purpose of establishing, promoting, and maintaining a safe work environment for oneself and others.
This assessment is weighted40%. Candidates must pass with a score of 70% or above to participate in the structured interview for this examination. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you a) do not provide a response, or b) do not provide a brief description from your training and/or experience, when prompted, that supports the response(s) you have indicated.Referrals to a resume or the County application will be considered a non-response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my employers to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore,I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal.I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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Indicate any current professional certifications and/or licenses you possess in an animal care related area (select all that apply).
California Certified Animal Control Officer (CACO)
Fear Free Certification
Humane Law Academy Certification
Euthanasia Certification
Other current/active certifications/licenses related to animal care (specify in the next question)
I do not have any current certifications/licenses listed above
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Foreach option selectedin the previous question, please provide the type of certification(s)/license(s), name and contact information of the organization that issued the certification(s)/license(s). Additionally, ensure you have attached a copy of each certification/license to your application. If you do not possess any certifications/licenses, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Indicate the activities below in which you haveat least four years of full-time experience*enforcing animal care and control laws (select all that apply).
*Full-time is considered an average of 40 hours a week.
Reviewing field reports and citations for completeness and accuracy
Preparing technical aspects of cases for the prosecution staff
Investigating violations for an animal control/regulatory agency
Investigating court prosecution for an animal control/regulatory agency
Writing and administering warrants
Providing testimony in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings (administrative hearings)
Leading investigations related to prosecution for criminal violations and civil actions
I do not have at least four years of experience in any of the areas listed above
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Regarding the previous question, please provide: 1) the position title(s) you held when performing the duties, 2) the employer's name(s) and contact information, 3) the approximate dates of employment, and 4) a description of your duties and scope of responsibility as they relate to the activities selected. If you have no experience in enforcing animal care and control laws, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
09
Have you been trained in safely driving any of the following trailers (select all that apply)?
Box Trailer
Horse Trailer
Gooseneck or Bumper Pull Trailer
Other types of trailers (specify below)
I do not have training in driving any of the trailers listed
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Foreach option selectedin the previous question, please provide: 1) the position title you held when participating in the training, 2) the employer's name and contact information of where the training took place, and 3) the approximate date(s) of the training(s). If you have no experience in safely driving any trailers, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Do you have experience working in an Incident Command System (ICS) support function role?
I have experience working in an ICS support function role during an emergency event
I have experience working in an ICS support function role during a drill or training exercise
I have no experience working in an ICS support function role
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Regarding the previous question, please provide: 1) the position title you held when participating in the ICS, 2) the employer's name and contact information, 3) the approximate date of when you acquired the experience, and 4) a description of your duties and scope of responsibility. If you have no experience working in an ICS support function role, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have in safe animal interactions (e.g., facility inspections, field interactions, animal handling)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
At least 2 years or more
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Regarding the previous question, please provide: 1) the position title you held when performing safe animal interactions, 2) the employer's name and contact information, 3) the approximate dates of employment, 4) a description of your duties and scope of responsibility. If you have no experience in safe animal interactions, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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