Animal Service Engagement Specialist (Community Engagement Specialist)

Full-time position available with the Neighborhood Services Department, Animal Services Division, located at 7077 Elmwood Ave.
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hourly
Normal Work Days/Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; or Wednesday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 9, 2025


Responsibilities

• Respond to calls to investigate complaints of unleased, unlicensed, vicious, diseased, injured, animal neglect/cruelty or stray dogs and other animals.
• Pick up and impound animals running at large, or which are ill, injured, reported be rabid, or haven bitten persons; tranquilizer gun if necessary.
• Conduct follow up investigations for animal neglect, bite investigations and dangerous dogs.
• Issue citations and/or warrants for owners violating the leash or other animal control ordinances; appears in court as city prosecution witness.
• Operates and cleans assigned trucks; performs fueling of assigned equipment in accordance with established regulations.
• Responds to routine complaints, police and emergency calls as directed.
• Use related animal control equipment and devices.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in difficult, technical, or sensitive situations.
• Train Community Engagement officers in proper use of all relevant equipment and field operations.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for issuance of animal related permits.
• Conducts Community outreach and education regarding Animal Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years' experience in planning/zoning, nuisance housing, building construction or inspection, health, safety codes and ordinance inspection or investigations: neighborhood/community assistance code enforcement, background investigations or criminal justice; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO. Must possess or be eligible to obtain required police commission from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Preference for animal control experience.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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