Job Description

Animal Control Officer

This is a provisional appointment. Under the general direction of the Director of Animal Control, removes any dog or other animal that is injured, maimed, or diseased.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all Animal Control Laws as defined in Massachusetts General Laws and all City of Boston Ordinances related to Animal Control and their provisions providing for public safety and the well-being of animals.
• Performs quarantine inspections in places where animals are housed, sold, or used for any purpose, and inspects homes for quarantine suitability. Serves and delivers notices of quarantine.
• Makes and prepares complaints against owners of dogs not properly licensed and collared.
• Picks up stray and unlicensed dogs and other animals.
• Keeps records of the number of animals removed, their owners, the number of complaints, and other information required by law.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of animal control or related experience or certification as an Animal Control Officer is strongly preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in the review of citizen complaints of violations of Municipal Law is preferred.
• Good knowledge of rules and regulations, of laws to process complaints, interpret, and apply pertaining laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a Massachusetts driver's license.

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14A Hours per week: 35

Benefits

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options (SMART Plan) to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position. If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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