Job description

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https://selfservice.waynegov.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=261&sreq=1&form=G-02&desc=ANIMAL%20CONTROL%20OFFICER-APPLICANT%20POOL

APPLICATIONS ON INDEED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STARTS @ $35,000/YEAR

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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans and maintains animal control facilities, including the shelter and office; maintains animal control facilities to include mowing grass, trimming bushes, raking the yard, washing vehicles, etc. Responds to requests for service, capturing and confining, and/or terminating stray, diseased and bothersome animals, including domestic and wild animals, livestock and fowl. Patrols the County picking up animals running loose in violation of state and county laws; uses traps to subdue animals, as necessary. Impounds animals and places them within the animal shelter according to size, sex, needs, and circumstances involved in pick-up. Investigates cases of cruelty to animals; prepares offense and progress reports; appears in court and testifies. Issues citations or warnings for violations and testifies in court. Investigates animal bite cases; ensures that confinement of such animals is proper and complete according to the law. Assists the public with animal adoptions and rabies vaccinations. Establishes and maintains a variety of tangible records and files, filing and retrieving information as requested or otherwise necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of animal behavior, illness, diseases and identification of various animals and breeds. Working knowledge of laws and ordinances related to animal control, including humane animal collection, care and disposal methods. Working knowledge of the geographic layout of the County. Working knowledge of safety practices concerning the handling of animals. Ability to use equipment for capturing and destroying animals. Ability to prepare and maintain records concerning daily activities. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in explaining and enforcing state laws and local ordinances pertaining to animal control. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in applying laws and ordinances to work situations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to use the physical strength and agility needed to perform assigned tasks. Ability to maintain readiness to work on a 24-hour, call-in basis. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with animal owners and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must hold valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Graduation from high school Any equivalent combination of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred: Work experience involving contact with animals.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including computers, typewriters, two-way radios, hand tools, animal traps, firearms, handcuffs, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are those for Heavy Work. Work involves walking, standing and running, and may involve physical confrontations.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of records and forms. Requires the ability to prepare a variety of reports, forms and correspondence using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using weapons. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as control knobs, switches, weapons, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,610.00 - $55,787.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goldsboro, NC 27534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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