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Assistant Animal Control Officer - PT
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Animal Control Officer
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly; Unaffiliated; Per Diem
JOB SUMMARY:
Enforces all Connecticut State laws and regulations and ordinances pertaining to animals. Manages the animal care facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES:
• Receives direction from the Animal Control Officer.
• Receives and responds to complaints regarding domestic animals and wildlife from general public.
• Enforces all relevant State and Town laws, ordinances and polices.
• Investigates complaints of vicious, diseased, injured, mistreated or stray animals.
• Patrols the Town of Monroe for violations concerning animals; captures and removes stray or vicious dogs to the impound facility.
• Issues summons, tickets, or warnings to violators.
• Removes injured or dead animals from town roads, in cooperation with the Public Works department.
• Prepares and follows up on all Incident Reports, written statements and complaints to animals.
• Assists the preparation of and makes court appearances as necessary in criminal & civil court cases.
• Maintains permits with appropriate state agencies for handling, transport and care of animals.
• Maintains records of complaints and related files.
• Assists police, other town agencies and the public as needed.
• Performs related tasks as needed.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Must have current Connecticut Animal Control Officer Certification or be willing to obtain certification within one year.
• Excellent communication, administrative and organizational skills.
• Experience with care and handling of animals preferred.
• Must Maintain a Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, drive a vehicle, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. Ability to move about facilities and walk on unpaved, sloped, and uneven terrain. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities/conditions. The employee may need to lift and/or moves up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and read various documents.
Landfill Attendant
POSITION TITLE: Landfill Attendant
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: General Foreman
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly; Unaffiliated; 10 Hours per week
PAY RATE: $16.35 per hour
APPROVED: Town Council Resolution #23- 41
JOB SUMMARY:
The Landfill Attendant will oversee landfill operations by providing information and support to clients, monitoring loads and site activities, and collecting applicable fees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend the landfill entry gate.
- Check incoming vehicles and inspect loads of waste.
- Maintain daily records and report daily count of residents and quantities of waste to Public Works office.
- Process payments and log information; such as the size of loads of brush, leaves, etc.
- Enforce the rules and regulations as they pertain to the landfill.
- Ensure only acceptable materials are place in the landfill.
- Maintain the area in a safe and proper condition.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Two years experience or any combination of education and experience in related field.
- Must possess a Solid Waste Facility Operator certificate or obtain one within 6 months.
- Possess a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
- Greet and work with the residents, co-workers and outside agencies in professional/friendly manner.
- Good communications skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The attendant must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow. Must be able to walk on rough terrain and bend and reach to maintain grounds and clear debris. Due to the nature of the work and OSHA guidelines, the following is the dress code for the position: Pants or other appropriate leg covering, work shirt, and work boots or other appropriate footwear, absolutely no open-toed shoes to worn on-site.