Job Details
Salary: $16.54 Hourly
Location : Elizabethtown, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-00119
Department: Health
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
DESCRIPTION
To effectively perform the duties necessary to appropriately house and care for shelter animals until either adoption or rescue is accomplished and to encourage responsible pet ownership. This position is a part time position.
DUTIES
An employee in this classification effectively performs the duties necessary to appropriately house and care for shelter animals until either adoption or rescue is accomplished and to encourage responsible pet ownership. Work also includes a variety of clerical work in the operation of the County Animal Shelter. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated on the basis of attainment of individual and departmental performance objectives, feedback from the public served, periodic conferences, and personal observation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- General knowledge of the proper care and feeding of animals.
- Working knowledge of state and county animal control laws, policies, and procedures as well as public health rabies laws.
- General knowledge of public health rabies laws.
- General knowledge of office policies and procedures.
- Ability to type and file with accuracy.
- Ability to meet and deal with the public tactfully, courteously, and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a variety of individuals on all levels will be required.
- Ability to exhibit a genuine concern for the welfare of companion animals and a desire to work with the community to foster positive animal welfare responses within the county.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education and ExperienceGraduation from high school and one year of clerical and/or animal shelter experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements.Valid North Carolina driver's license
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. Bladen County reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYERThis position does not provide benefits.
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This position requires the ability to work during natural disaster events like hurricanes or snow storms? Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
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Do you have a Valid North Carolina Driver's License?
Required Question