Animal Services Officer

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation JOB OBJECTIVE: To enforce animal laws and ordinances; to investigate alleged violations of animal laws and ordinances and issues citations and warnings to violators.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions JOB OBJECTIVE: To enforce animal laws and ordinances; to investigate alleged violations of animal laws and ordinances and issues citations and warnings to violators.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school; one (1) year of experience in the care of domestic animals.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Must possess Arkansas Certification of Training for Animal Euthanasia within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for duration of employment.
Must be available to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.
? DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements Online Preferred Online Test City of Little Rock BenefitsNon-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance.
Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance.
Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D.
Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance.
Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
VacationRegular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate: Days Per YearUp to 3 yrs.
of service103 yrs.
to 10 years of service1510 yrs.
to 20 yrs.
of service1820 yrs.
of service and over22Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.
Discretionary DaysRegular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year.
Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows:DaysIf hired January 1 through March 303If hired April 1 through June 302If hired July 1 through September 301If hired October 1 through December 310Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.
Sick LeaveRegular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.
Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.
Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children).
Procedures vary by employee group.
Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave.
Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.
Funeral LeaveRegular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days [four (4) for out-of-state funerals] with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family.
Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family.
Longevity PayLongevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.
for other leaves and observed holidays.