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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II
Long Beach, United States
JOB
Applications are available online beginning Friday, September 19, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.SALARY INFORMATION: Grade I - $ 23.458 - $ 32.059 HourlyGrade II - $ 24.705 - $ 33.690 Hourly
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, maintains public safety by enforcing animal ordinances and state laws; provides education on the humane and required treatment of animals; educates citizens on resources available to comply with local and state laws; investigates violations of local and state laws pertaining to animal control; issues citations for violations of the municipal code related to animal care and welfare; files criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor or District Attorney in cooperation with the investigation unit; impounds healthy, injured, sick, dangerous and deceased animals; provides care for and performs euthanasia of animals; performs regular animal health and welfare checks; provides routine and preventative treatment under the direction of a veterinarian adhering to the guidelines included, but not limited to Veterinarian Practice Code, Business & Professional Code and the departmental procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission-approved ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II class specification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application......................................................QualifyingAppraisal Interview…………………………………………………………………..100%A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified. In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actIn support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) businessdays prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-6202.An Equal Opportunity Employer.J.O.B. J03AN-26 ACO: LB HR 09/19/2025
Applications are available online beginning Friday, September 19, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.SALARY INFORMATION: Grade I - $ 23.458 - $ 32.059 HourlyGrade II - $ 24.705 - $ 33.690 Hourly
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, maintains public safety by enforcing animal ordinances and state laws; provides education on the humane and required treatment of animals; educates citizens on resources available to comply with local and state laws; investigates violations of local and state laws pertaining to animal control; issues citations for violations of the municipal code related to animal care and welfare; files criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor or District Attorney in cooperation with the investigation unit; impounds healthy, injured, sick, dangerous and deceased animals; provides care for and performs euthanasia of animals; performs regular animal health and welfare checks; provides routine and preventative treatment under the direction of a veterinarian adhering to the guidelines included, but not limited to Veterinarian Practice Code, Business & Professional Code and the departmental procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission-approved ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II class specification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application......................................................QualifyingAppraisal Interview…………………………………………………………………..100%A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified. In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actIn support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) businessdays prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-6202.An Equal Opportunity Employer.J.O.B. J03AN-26 ACO: LB HR 09/19/2025
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