Animal Protection Officer Lead

* Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
* Diverse community
* Competitive total compensation package
* Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
* Light rail station minutes away
* On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
* Access to innovation work spaces

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $27.89 - $34.87/hourly
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* ** he* deadline to submit applications is April 6, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
* OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  In addition to the Animal Protection Officer duties, direct leadership of Animal Protection Officers and assistance to the Field Supervisor:

Maintains skills, knowledge, and abilities of Animal Protection Officers Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to processing Access Aurora, permitting, case tracking, etc.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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* Education:

** Associates Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Animal Sciences, Criminology or related field or equivalent experience
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* Experience:

** At least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in animal care/control, code enforcement, and/or related work
** Knowledge:*
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* Skills:

** Excellent interpersonal communication skills
** Abilities:
** Ability to train and assist others ability to lift and carry animals and/or objects weighing up to 100 pounds with or without
* Competitive total compensation package
* Rich benefits package with low employee costs
* Generous paid leave program
* 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
* Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
* Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
* Continued education and career advancement opportunities###

Application Requirements
* Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
* Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment.
* City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials.
* Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device.
* The city of Aurora uses to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.
The city of Aurora is an . No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.
** If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at:  or visit us at 15151

E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.*
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