DescriptionTHE POSITIONWe invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Animal Compliance Assistant managed by the Neighborhood Services Department. This position is responsible for assisting the Animal services Officers with the care and control of animals, ensuring public safety and welfare. If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.
Examples of DutiesIn this position you will: - Maintain the animal holding facilities, grounds, and equipment in accordance with state regulations.
- Assist in completing all public animal complaints reports including cruelty investigations, missing animals search and reunification, defecation complaints, licensing, noise complaints, and animal bites.
- Remove, impound, manage and care for strays and unwanted animals.
- Maintain adequate stock of food, equipment, and other supplies used in the care and maintenance of the animal shelter.
- Prepare accurate reports and maintain daily logs relating to all animal control matters, including euthanasia, animal bites and quarantines.
- Assist with community events, animal care, and coordinate the distribution of public information regarding animal services.
Typical QualificationRequirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and a love of animals.
- Must be able to pass the Police level fingerprint background check including driving record.
- Ability to learn how to use specialized animal control equipment.
- Desire to learn principles and practices for capturing and handling a variety of wild and domestic animals.
Preferred:
- Two (2) years of animal handling experience, or any equivalent combination which provides the skills and abilities for this job.
**This position requires weekend and evening hours.
Compensation: The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high performance culture. The Town package includes a no-cost to individual health insurance plan and a generous retirement package including participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.
The hourly range is $21.70 to $30.38.
The expected hiring range is $21.70 to $24.95.
Closing Date: September 9th @ 5 pmApply online: prescottvalley-az.govEqual Opportunity EmployerSupplemental InformationThe Town of Prescott Valley—The Cooler Side of Arizona The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)
Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!
Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.
A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.
Town Values Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.
Part-time regular employees:
- General Leave:125 hours the first 5 years then increasing after 5 years.
- Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays; Six(6) hours per day for PT employees.
- Workers' Compensation: Southwest Risk Insurance; Subsidizes lost wages and provides medical benefits as mandated by the state for on the job work related illness or injuries.
- Fit for Life Wellness Program: The Town is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all volunteers and paid staff. Participation is strictly voluntary. All employees and their family members are encourage to participate in wellness activities that are of interest and may aid in their personal physical and mental wellness goals.
- Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.
