Animal Control Officer
About this role
Overview
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 CHECK REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14A
Hours per week: 35
Company at a glance
In 1972 a city ordinance created Boston Community Schools keeping Boston's school buildings open to the public after school hours; its purpose was to provide Boston residents of all ages with local, neighborhood-based hubs that offer a range of programs and services to build community, address resident needs and enhance overall quality of life within Boston. Today, over 40 years later, Boston Community Schools exist as Boston Centers for Youth & Families. BCYF is the City of Boston's largest human services organization with a network of 35 facilities consisting of 29 community center sites and six free standing pools, and core site staff supported by an allocation of City funds.
The Foundation for Boston Centers for Youth & Families was created to provide fundraising, planning and programming support to strengthen and enhance BCYF programs and services across its vast network of community centers. As BCYF's longstanding private partner, the Foundation for BCYF's works to provide a variety of affordable, high-quality, outcome-driven programs that support the healthy development and learning of young people and strengthen and enhance communities.
The Foundation for Boston Centers for Youth & Families' mission is to improve the quality of life for Boston residents by offering a wide range of comprehensive programs and activities according to neighborhood needs and interests.
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