Animal License Checker I

Job Description:

Animal License Checker I

Description

The Job

Enjoy working with animals and making a difference in their lives? If so, the Department of Public Health (DPH), Animal Care Division has the job opportunity for you. We seek applicants for Animal License Checker I. The position strives to ensure the health and safety of dogs in San Bernardino County by locating unlicensed and unvaccinated dogs and ensuring that pet owners comply with State licensing and vaccination provisions.

Essential job functions include:

• Contacting pet owners by canvassing house-to-house to locate unlicensed and unvaccinated dogs; issue warnings to potential violators, and follow up to ensure compliance with regulations; issue citations to violators, file complaints, and testify in court ,as necessary.
• Participating in licensing and vaccination clinics by checking dog vaccinations, calculating and collecting fees, issuing license receipts and tags, and record keeping.
• Explaining animal regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to residents.

For more detailed information, refer to the Animal License Checker I job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Health Benefits

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

Retirement

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occupational Unit: Technical & Inspection

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Travel/License: All positions are assigned to work in San Bernardino, but travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Physical: Must be able to perform house-to-house canvass of neighborhoods, which entails walking and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work outdoors.
• Weather: Applicants must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.
• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Minimum Requirements

Must be willing and available to work on weekends.

Driver License: Applicants must possess and maintain a current, valid California Class C driver license and a clean driving record.

Note : Applicants must indicate California driver license number and expiration date on the application, or your application will be disqualified .

Desired Qualifications

Applicants who have experience working with animals in an animal control environment are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Arithmetic
• Public Contact
• Written Communication

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$37,585.60 - $50,419.20 Annually