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Animal Welfare Department - Animal Welfare Officer
| Company | County of El Paso, TX |
| Address | , , Tx |
| Employment type | FULL_TIME |
| Salary | $37,046 a year |
| Expires | 2023-07-24 |
| Posted at | 11 months ago |
Acceptable Experience and Education
High School diploma or (GED), and one (1) year of animal care and handling experience excluding personal pets, or six (6) months as an Animal Welfare Attendant, and possess a Basic Animal Welfare Officer certifcation, OR obtain within one (1) year of employment;
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid Class “C” driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Essential Duties
Patrols assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances. Involves: captures biting, vicious, diseased, loose or stray animals with nets, ropes or other devices;
Captures, handles, tranquilizes and euthanizes domestic and wild animals, as law permits;
Responds to dispatch calls in reference to loose animals;
Transports captured animals to impoundment facility;
Assists the public with inquiries and handles difficult customers;
Removes animals from truck and places them in designated cages and completes impoundment reports;
Investigates complaints and animal bite cases in conjunction with law enforcement;
Verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations;
Examines captured animals for obvious injuries and transports injured animals;
Aids in delivering animal brains for rabies examination;
Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations;
Explains and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Issues warnings or citations for violations and presents cases in court;
Prepares and submits records, reports, and statistics;
Maintains and updates automated record keeping and files;
Maintains accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities;
Testifies in court proceedings as needed;
Inspects equipment, vehicles, and facility on a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance;
Reports damages or issues with vehicles or equipment to supervisor;
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Other Important Duties*
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned;
May work weekends, holidays, and 24/7 standby.
Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment;
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Summary of Position
The Animal Welfare Officer under general supervision, assesses assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances, captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Animal Welfare Officer Lead
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with other county employees, animal shelters, local veterinarians, area law enforcement officers and the general public.
16 holidays per year as recognized.
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates
Effective January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Medical
Traditional Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $6.00
EE & Spouse $201.21
EE & Children $141.17
EE & Family $329.68
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.89
EE & Spouse - $197.19
EE & Children - $138.35
EE & Family - $323.08
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.77
EE & Spouse - $193.17
EE & Children - $135.52
EE & Family - $316.49
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.65
EE & Spouse - $189.14
EE & Children - $132.70
EE & Family - $309.90
Traditional Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $40.04
EE & Spouse - $313.56
EE & Children - $242.31
EE & Family - $496.62
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $39.24
EE & Spouse - $307.80
EE & Children - $237.46
EE & Family - $486.68
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $38.44
EE & Spouse - $301.02
EE & Children -$232.62
EE & Family - $476.76
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $37.64
EE & Spouse - $294.74
EE & Children - $227.77
EE & Family - $466.82
El Paso County - ACO - Hospitals of Providence Network Plan Options
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) ACO
No Discounts
EE Only $5.40
EE & Spouse $181.09
EE & Children $127.05
EE & Family $296.71
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.30
EE & Spouse - $177.47
EE & Children - $124.51
EE & Family - $290.78
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.19
EE & Spouse - $173.85
EE & Children - $121.96
EE & Family - $284.85
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.09
EE & Spouse - $170.23
EE & Children - $119.43
EE & Family - $278.91
Core Plan ACO
No Discounts
EE Only - $36.03
EE & Spouse - $282.20
EE & Children - $218.07
EE & Family - $446.96
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $35.32
EE & Spouse - $276.56
EE & Children - $213.71
EE & Family - $438.02
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $34.59
EE & Spouse - $270.92
EE & Children - $209.36
EE & Family - $429.08
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $33.88
EE & Spouse - $265.27
EE & Children - $204.99
EE & Family - $420.14
El Paso County - Narrow Network - University Medical Center (UMC) Plan Options
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) UMC
No Discounts
EE Only - $5.70
EE & Spouse - $191.15
EE & Children - $134.10
EE & Family - $313.20
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.59
EE & Spouse - $187.33
EE & Children - $131.44
EE & Family - $306.93
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.48
EE & Spouse - $183.51
EE & Children - $128.75
EE & Family - $300.67
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.37
EE & Spouse - $179.68
EE & Children - $126.07
EE & Family - $294.40
Core Plan UMC
No Discounts
EE Only - $38.04
EE & Spouse - $297.87
EE & Children - $230.19
EE & Family - $471.79
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $37.27
EE & Spouse - $291.91
EE & Children - $225.59
EE & Family - $462.35
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $36.51
EE & Spouse - $285.96
EE & Children - $220.99
EE & Family - $452.92
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $35.76
EE & Spouse - $280
EE & Children - $216.39
EE & Family - $443.48
Vision
EE Only - $3.16
EE + 1 - $5.05
EE & Family - $8.21
Dental WITH Medical Plan
EE Only - $0.00
EE & Spouse - $13.63
EE & Children - $27.25
EE & Family - $40.88
Dental WITHOUT Medical Plan
EE Only - $13.63
EE & Spouse - $27.26
EE & Children - $40.88
EE & Family - $54.51
Vision
EE Only - $3.16
EE + 1 - $5.05
EE & Family - $8.21
RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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