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The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Anticipated salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.About the Position: Performs work related to cleaning and caring for the Police Department's horses and facility.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Equine knowledge with regard to the horse anatomical structure, diseases and other elements. Hands-on knowledge of horse-training techniques, equitation skills, grooming techniques and equine care.
- Equivalency Statement:
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Bathes and grooms horses for patrol deployment and special events.
- Feeds and waters horses.
- Cleans and sweeps stalls and replaces bedding as needed.
- Moves/carries sacks of feed, hay bales and shavings multiple times a day, unassisted.
- Operates various field equipment to perform duties (shovel, rake, broom, wheelbarrow, etc.).
- Performs limited health care treatments such as foot soaks, leg wraps, and administers certain medications, as well as attends to other minor injuries/aliments.
- Applies/removes and fastens tack and other riding gear. Cleans tack as needed.
- Assists in training and exercising horses by walking and riding them as needed.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Most work is performed in a barn or similar environment.
- Operates a variety of field equipment, including a wheelbarrow, rake and broom. Requires continuous and repetitive visual and muscular dexterity, coordination and movement.
- Removes and fastens tack and other riding gear by manipulating various buckles, straps and fasteners, requiring visual and muscular dexterity, coordination and movement.
- Requires bending and stooping repeatedly to pick up, move and wash horses.
- Lift and move supplies weighing from 30 to 100 pounds unassisted.
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of horse stalls and trailers.
- Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving for extended periods of time. Work sometimes involves climbing elevations.
- Exercises horses including riding and hand walking.
- Visually observe horses to assess needs.
- Access paved, gravel, turf and uneven surfaces.
- Operate small and medium hand-held equipment such as brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows and hoses.
- Clean and care for tools and equipment; perform minor repairs on equipment.
- Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, water, mud, inclement weather, temperature extremes, horses and unpleasant odors.
- Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment and computer.
- Operate motor vehicle and trailer to travel to/from various locations for supplies and delivery of horses.
Selection Process:The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting
- Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
Successful candidates will then receive a post-offer pre-employment:
The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
