Abilities: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with veterinarians, law enforcement agencies, City staff and the general public; read, understand, and follow departmental rules and regulations, instructions in general, and laws and ordinances; Follow written and oral directions; lift large animals up to 50-70 pounds onto an animal control truck; analyze situations and to adopt appropriate and reasonable courses of action; enforce regulations with firmness, tact, impartiality, and professionalism, sometimes under confrontational situations; prepare and maintain accurate and timely written reports; educate the public on basic animal care, health, behavior and City's animal specific ordinances. Train select volunteers to perform a variety of duties in the kennel including but not limited to cleaning runs, disinfecting/sanitizing kennels, outside runs, cattery and cages; feeding, laundry, washing dishes, organizing, greeting customers, assisting with meet-n-greets, socializing animals, picking up animal waste, inventory stocking, maintaining inventory.