Stable Attendant - APD Mounted Patrol Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Stable Attendant - APD Mounted Patrol
Job Requisition Number
COA088613
Position Number
118963
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Police Headquarters
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. One (1) year experience handling horses and towing large trailers.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
Notes to Applicants
Driving Requirements:
This position requires a Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
This position requires a Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$20.00 – $22.00
Hours
Monday-Thursday; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date
04/03/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Police
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
1495 SH 21 Cedar Creek, Tx 78612
Preferred Qualifications
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Inspect horses for disease, injury, and ailments, coordinate routine and emergency veterinarian visits, report results to supervisor. Assist veterinarian with routine health care, administering medicine and/or scheduled inoculation to horses. Maintain horses’ health records and/or adjust horses’ diet when necessary.
- Coordinate and/or notify horse shoe repairman for replacement and/or repair of horses’ shoes.
- Unload and stack feed and hay. Feed and water horses considering horses’ past food consumption, health, size, and amount of recent activity.
- Wash, groom, exercise, and transport horses to and from destinations.
- Coordinate stable cleanings by Del Valle inmates. Repair stalls, feeders, vehicles and trailers, and turnouts.
- Clean stalls, grounds and all necessary supplies and equipment. Coordinate and dispose of trash and manure.
- Monitor and order supplies and equipment.
- Train personnel in the performance of their job tasks and health care for horses.
- Assist with the training of horses and/or officers.
- Accompany officers to callbacks and/or special events to attend horses when necessary.
- Attend seminars to keep abreast on various techniques and technology in training, grooming, and caring for horses.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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