Animal Services Officer

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Animal Services Officer in the Animal Services Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Parks Maintenance Worker a starting salary of $49,296– $56,700 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Are we the right fit for YOU?

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Animal Services Officer position today!

As a Animal Services Officer, you will:

• Enforce animal services laws and ordinances by patrolling the city for animal violations and responding to calls for service.
• Provide premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to calls for service in a timely and professional manner and by assisting customers in the shelter and on the phone.
• Safely handle, secure and transport stray and/or injured animals and/or wildlife.
• Investigate and document all animal bite cases, take enforcement action when appropriate, and follow through with court testimony when required.
• Assist ASO Field Supervisor and ASO II personnel in investigating reports of animal cruelty and neglect cases, working with law enforcement officials and City and County prosecutors. Respond to all subpoenas and provide court testimony when required.
• Remove deceased domestic animals or deceased animals creating a safety hazard for motorists from city roadways.
• Support Animal Services specialty programs (e.g., TNR program, Egret program, etc.).
• Assist citizens with redeeming lost pets.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during, and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures, as well as applicable municipal and state codes and ordinances.

Formal Education:

• High school education or GED.

Relatable Work Experience:

• One (1) year of experience handling animals in a professional or work environment.
• Municipal or County Shelter experience preferred.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Must be able to obtain a Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver's License required.

CITY OF SUGAR LAND's OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• HOLIDAYS

• VACATION – Other than Public Safety

• VACATION – Public Safety

• SICK LEAVE – Other than Firefighters

• SICK LEAVE – Shift Firefighters

• SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• LONGEVITY PAY

• 125 CAFETERIA PLAN

• GROUP HEALTH & DENTAL

• VISION CARE PLAN

• AFLAC PLANS

• BASIC LIFE and AD&D

• LONG TERM DISABILITY

• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE and AD&D

• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

• PRE-PAID LEGAL PLAN

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• CREDIT UNIONS

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE