Animal Care & Regulation Officer bei Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

About the Department

This position is responsible for the enforcement of animal care and regulation ordinances and for the impounding and care of animals.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Position Duties

N1 - N5 - DOE

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Three years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position. Relevant experience in: Proficient in report writing, including the composition of legal orders and directives, with the ability to type at a reasonably fast and accurate rate. Experienced in operating and trailering with ¾-ton and 1-ton trucks; trained in de-escalation techniques; and knowledgeable in criminal, civil, and municipal code enforcement. This includes issuing citations, attending criminal and administrative hearings, and effectively managing high-stress and emotionally charged situations.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain National Animal Control Association certification or equivalent.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical.

Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700, within ninety (90) days of hire. Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.  

Other Qualifications

• Responds to emergency incidents involving bites or attacks, loose animals, aggressive animals, cruelty to animals, or other like events.
• Investigates domestic animal bites, attacks, cruelty, or other violations of Title 24 through personal interviews, collection of statements, and collection of physical evidence and photographs.
• Completes forms, reports, citations and other documentation.
• Issues animal vaccination certifications and registrations.
• Provides emergency first aid to domestic animals and determines if emergency veterinarian care is required.
• Captures and transports loose, abandoned or impounded animals to the shelter and other appropriate locations.
• Takes complaints involving domestic animals; ensures adequate information is gathered to initiate an investigation.
• Files investigative reports and case files with the Chief Animal Control officer; makes recommendations for classifications consistent with Title 24.
• Enforces Title 24 through the issuance of administrative directives, warnings, or citations as required.
• Attends court and provides testimony; presents evidence and assists witnesses at court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Assists the public with animal adoptions.
• Assists in the intake processing of shelter animals.
• Assists with kennel maintenance and operations.
• Assists with crematorium operations.
• Assists with public animal registration clinics.
• Assists other local, state or federal agencies with animal related issues.
• Inspects kennel facilities to ensure compliance with code.
• Assists the Veterinarian with euthanasia and the medical treatment of animals.
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related duties.