Job Title: Animal Control Officer II

Hiring range $36,185.62 - $39,804.18  

Posting expires 6/16/2022

General Statement of Duties 

Performs intermediate semiskilled work enforcing animal control laws, investigating calls and animal bites, capturing and handling sick and injured animals and wildlife, issuing legal notices for violations, providing information to the public, preparing and maintaining files and records, and preparing reports. 

Distinguishing Features of the Class 

An employee in this class is responsible for responding to requests for services involving animal complaints from citizens. Work involves investigating animal cruelty and neglect, animal bites, capturing and quarantining animals, issuing legal notices for violations, and providing public education regarding responsible pet ownership and rabies control. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor and is evaluated by a review of records, reports, discussions, citizen feedback, by observation, and overall quality of work. 

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks 

• Receives, investigates, and answers complaints concerning stray, wild, or owned animals; patrols for animals running at large; checks vaccination status; impounds abandoned and stray dogs and other animals; issues appropriate legal notices regarding vaccinations, animal cruelty, and violations of Dangerous Dog Ordinance. • Investigates animal bites on humans and animals; prepares associated bite reports; issues quarantines and associated letters of release. • Captures animals with various live box traps, nets, and catch poles; transports and processes captured animals into shelter. • Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records. • Provides public education regarding needs for laws pertaining to required rabies vaccination of animals; builds positive public relations regarding the need for responsible pet ownership and rabies control. • Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records.

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Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant 

Salary:  $31,200.00 Annually
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services
Job Number:  202000550
Closing: Continuous

Salary Grade: 60

Position Overview

Employees perform routine clerical and responsible animal care work in support of the operations of the County Animal Shelter. Employees receive general supervision in daily activities, with more difficult situations performed under the direct supervision or in conjunction with the Animal Shelter Manager.

Examples of Duties

• Under general supervision, employees perform routine clerical and public contact work in support of operations at the County Animal Shelter.
• Work involves ensuring the animal shelter is maintained in a clean and safe condition, feeding, handling, and providing custodial care to animals in the shelter and assisting the general public in claiming and adopting animals.
• Employees ensure animal confinement areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner; feed and water confined animals; make routine inspections of animals and their cages to monitor health, safety, and cleanliness of cages.
• Answer telephone and greet visitors; receive inquiries and provide information or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel; assist interested parties in claiming or adopting confined animals, prepare and maintain records; assist in public adoption and rabies notification events.
• File and retrieve material as requested or as otherwise necessary; maintain a daily medication administration log with time checks and dosage levels; take photographs of all incoming animals and input their information into the data system.
• Assist Animal Control Officers in transporting large, injured, and aggressive animals; perform and/or assist in euthanasia of unadoptable or diseased animals, and decapitation of animals for the purpose of rabies testing.
• Employees are required to perform some weekend and after hours on-call work.
• Work is supervised by observation of work, conferences, and annual evaluations.
• Employees perform related duties and responsibilities.
• This position is considered Essential Personnel and expected to work during inclement weather and during a State of Emergency.
• Other duties as assigned

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Job Title: Animal Services Officer

Salary: $34,738.64 Annually
Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Services
Job Number: 202000652
Closing: Continuous

Salary Grade: 64

Position Overview

***This position is being reposted and previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply***
Animal Services Officers serve as an advocate for both people and animals within the community. Officers conduct fieldwork and investigate violations of county ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to animals.  Officers respond to situations where animals pose a threat to public safety and health, or where animals themselves are threatened.     

Examples of Duties

• Responds to telephone and 911 communication requests for service
• Checks animals for proper identification and vaccination
• Investigates violations of the county ordinances and related state statutes
• Issues warnings and/or notices to appear for non-compliance and monitors all complaints to completion
• Investigates allegations of animal cruelty, neglect, abuse, and abandonment in potentially hostile environments
• Investigates, analyzes and evaluates cruelty scenes,
• Prepares reports and maintains case files of investigations to ensure availability for civil or criminal prosecution, 
• Other duties as assigned

Job Title: Animal Services Officer II 

Salary: $38,078.67 Annually 

Location: 4704 Corporation Drive Fayetteville, NC 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Department: Animal Services 

Job Number:  202201366 

Closing: Continuous 

Salary Grade: 66  

Position Overview: 

The Lead Animal Services Officer is considered the first-line supervisor of the Animal Services Officers, as well as being expected to perform the duties of an ASO as needed.  A Lead ASO is responsible for handling difficult or complex cases, handling criminal animal cruelty and neglect cases, reviewing and determining Potentially Dangerous Dog and Nuisance/Reckless Owner cases, training and equipping ASOs, ensuring that ASOs have the necessary training and equipment to perform their duties to the highest level. Lead ASOs also assist with customer Issues within the shelter, particularly with extremely difficult customers, to deescalate the situation.   

Examples of Duties:

 Responsible for overseeing Animal Services Officers, and maintaining the safety of members of the community Maintains constant public contact via telephone, email, and in person with owners of animals Builds and maintains a working relationship with fellow enforcement officers to include city police department and sheriff’s department Requires the constant ability to multitask while maintaining efficient time management, answers all questions from ACOs on the road, along with meeting with the public face to face regarding complaints or issues Working knowledge of the different zones within the county Explains ordinances and laws to the public when needed over the phone or in person Assist public over the phone/take calls/asking in depth questions to properly compile the information needed to complete call Speaking with irate customers when Office Staff is unable to defuse the situation Responsible for investigation on all major animal cruelty cases (including filing all charges, paperwork, testifying in court, etc.) Responsible for investigation on all minor animal cruelty cases where charges are going to be filed Writing and obtaining warrants (search and administrative inspections) Filing criminal summons for all charges (misdemeanor), collection of evidence (animals, etc.) for cruelty cases (including photographs)  Correctly filing case reports with District Attorney’s office, completing all declaration paperwork on animals (PDD, NRO, etc.) Testifying at Animal Services Board Hearings 

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Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant

Salary: $30,780.82 – $47,704.27 Annually
Location: Smithfield, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Animal Control/Animal Services

Job Number: 01789

Closing Date: 7/5/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Animal Services division of Johnston County government has a Full-Time Animal Shelter Attendant position available.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

Position is responsible to keep containment areas clean and sanitized. Feeds and waters the designated cats and dogs. The employee is subject to hazards associated with animal care including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as atmospheric conditions, noise, vibration, vicious animals, and physical conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to perform work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to perform animal care work. Ability to work independently a must.  

Desired Education and Experience 

Completion of high school and some experience in caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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Job Title: Animal Shelter Attendant

Salary: $26,563 – $31,873 Annually
Location: Animal Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sheriffs Office

Vacancy Number: 22-065

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

This position performs a variety of duties such as cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages, feeding and handling animals, and performing routine building maintenance; performs clerical functions at the shelter including monitoring records and files, interacting with the public concerning laws, rules, and regulations, and arranging adoptions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the shelter manager. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• General knowledge of proper care of domesticated animals • Skill and ability to safely and effectively handle domesticated animals of all sizes and temperaments • Ability to work around substances such as animal saliva, blood, urine, feces, vomit, etc. • Must be comfortable with humane euthanasia of unadoptable, sick, or injured animals • Ability to follow oral and written directions • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions • Ability to perform basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, and answering the telephone • General knowledge of computers to include Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel • Effective customer service skills, to include dealing with the public tactfully and courteously

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Job Title: Temporary Animal Care Technician*

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary: $14.95 Hourly
Job Type:Temporary

Location:131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC 27278, NC

The Orange County Animal Services Department has openings for Temporary Animal Services Technicians.  This is a Temporary position. The work involves performing skilled work in caring for the animals in the animal shelter, and providing customer service to residents. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision or leading others may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. The work may entail assisting with office assistant duties such as answering the phone, processing certificates and other customer service duties. Does related work as required.

The work schedule is rotational, and is based on staffing needs at the Animal Shelter which can range from 15 to 40 hours a week. Scheduled shifts vary between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:30 pm, inclusive of weekends, holidays, and inclement weather. 

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Job Title: Animal Shelter Custodian

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:   $20,467.20 Annually
Job Type:  Part Time Non Permanent 

Job Number: 01364

Location: Rockingham County Animal Shelter

Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statues regarding discrimination in employment. 

General Definition of Work  

Performs intermediate manual work in the care and cleaning of the Animal Shelter and related work as apparent or assigned. Work if performed under the close supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager.

Examples of Duties Essential Functions

Scrubs and cleans restrooms including mirrors, wash basins, commodes, etc.; fills toilet paper, towel, soap and hand sanitizer dispensers. Sweeps assigned areas and room; mops and/or squeegees floors. Wipes down furniture, walls, and window sills; cleans and dusts window blinds. Cleans glass doors, windows, walls, countertops, vents and light fixtures. Washes bowls, litter pans and safety equipment. Removes trash from trashcans and puts in dumpster; removes recycling from recycling bins and place in appropriate receptacles. Washes, folds and puts away laundry. Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and ensures an adequate supply is available.   

Kennel Attendant

Job Title: Kennel Attendant   

Closing Date/Time: Continuous   

Salary: $9.84 Hourly  

Job Type:  Part Time Non Permanent    

Location: Rockingham County Animal Shelter      

Kennel Attendants perform duties associated with the care and maintenance of the animal shelter. Work requires that the employee keep animal enclosures clean and sanitized thoroughly twice a day and feeds the animals in the shelter's care. This employee helps to ensure the health and care of the animals by reporting any change in an animal's condition to a Shelter Technician and provides prescribed medication during morning and afternoon rounds. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Shelter Technicians and reports to the Shelter Supervisor. This position is for part-time employment of 19 hours. Employee must be able to work weekends and holidays.  

Examples of Duties: Maintains the feeding schedule for the animals at the shelter; this includes feeding the appropriate amount of food for a variety of different sized animals, providing clean drinking water and washing all dishes associated with feedings. Maintains cleanliness of the shelter by removing organic matter and disinfecting the enclosures. This also includes laundry, sweeping and moping. Spot cleans throughout the day to keep enclosures clean and odor free. Reads medication charts located in Isolation Rooms to administer medications. Assists Shelter Technicians with the intake process of incoming animals from Animal Control agencies and the general public. Assists Shelter Technicians by restraining animals for vaccinations and exams. Assists in showing the general public animals available for adoption and assists clients in looking for lost pets. Uses appropriate safety equipment, when needed, to transfer animals safely. Performs related work as required. 

Shelter Technician

Job Title: Shelter Technician 

Closing Date/Time: Continuous 

Salary:  $24,894.85 - $32,363.31 Annually  

Job Type:  Full time regular 

Location: Rockingham County Animal Shelter  

A Shelter Technician provides for the well-being and care of the animals. Work requires that the employee keep animal enclosures clean and sanitized thoroughly twice a day, along with feeding the animals in the shelter’s care and providing vaccinations and medications. This employee helps to ensure the health of the animals by reporting any change in an animal’s overall health or behavior to the Shelter Manager. Shelter Technicians perform the intake for all animals, adoptions, return animals to their owners, as well as performing euthanasia.   

Distinguishing Features of the Class:  An employee in this class is responsible for the feeding and the daily care of the animals while maintaining a clean environment to keep the animals that stay at the shelter healthy. Shelter Technicians are responsible for the overall health of the animals in their care, reporting any changes in health or behavior to the Shelter Manager. This employee makes the animal’s medication charts and is responsible for keeping animals up-to-date on their vaccinations. All Shelter Technicians are certified to give rabies vaccinations for Rockingham County. Additional duties include the intake of animals from Animal Control and the public. The intake process consists of data entry into the shelter’s data management software, providing vaccinations on intake, scanning animals for microchips and safely handling the animal. Shelter Technicians are skilled in animal handling and restraint and proficient with blood draw. Employees also work directly with the public during the adoption process, returning animals to their owners, evaluating animals for outside agencies and handling cash transactions. Shelter Technicians preform euthanasia as they are certified by the State of North Carolina through the NC Department of Agriculture. Some risk is associated with this position due to the handling of vicious animals, potential rabid animals, zoonotic diseases and heavy lifting. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Shelter Manager and work is evaluated through conferences and by inspection. This position is for full-time employment of 40 hours weekly. The employee must be able to work weekends and holidays. 

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Job Title: Animal Control Officer

Closing Date/Time: Until Filled

Salary: $29,041 - $45,013 annually

DUTIES: Performs responsible protective, preventive, & investigative work in enforcing animal control laws & regulations; patrols the county & takes custody of animals as needed; investigates & responds to complaints & needs of citizens concerning animals while maintaining positive, effective public relations; assists with the care & disposition of animals; completes reports related to animal control; assists with cleaning & maintaining the facility & grounds while being subject to extreme working conditions both inside and outside as well as hazards such as noise, atmospheric conditions, cleaning agents, and other hazards associated with sick, injured, and aggressive animals; responds to after hour calls; performs related tasks as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must have general knowledge of laws, ordinances, & regulations governing the control & protection of animals; ability to comply with standard animal control procedures; general knowledge of animal handling. Graduation from high school & minimum of 1 year experience as an Animal Control Officer, Security Officer, or law enforcement role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid North Carolina driver’s license required; have no felony or serious misdemeanor charges / convictions.

For more information please visit: https://www.warrencountync.com/166/Human-Resources

Job Title: PT Shelter Attendant

Closing Date/Time: Until Filled

Salary:    $23,985.00-$37,408.00 

General Work Functions:

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled work in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes related to the control of animals. Work involves capturing, confining, and exterminating stray, diseased, and bothersome animals; maintaining records pertaining to collection of animals and bothersome animal activity; and enforcing animal ordinances. Employee is responsible for answering complaint calls from the public, and capturing and confining unwanted animals; exterminating unclaimed or diseased animals; and preparing associated reports and records. Employee is also responsible for pursuing citations against those in violation of animal control ordinances, including assisting in criminal prosecution. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of animal control work. Reports to the Chief Animal Control Officer.

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