An employee in this position keeps animal containment areas clean and sanitized in the care and maintenance of the animal shelter for Harnett County. This includes encouraging adoptions; reuniting owners with lost animals; maintaining the facility grounds; ensuring the safety and health of animals within the facility; feeding and caring for the animals housed in the shelter; and euthanizing animals on an as-needed basis.
Hiring Hourly Pay: $16.0023MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
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High school diploma; preferably Associates Degree in Animal Science Biology, or Vet Tech certification.
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One year of related experience in carrying for animals desired;
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Or equivalent education and/or experience; and
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Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
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Ability to attain Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV) and Euthanasia Technician (ET) certifications within one year.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of the operations, functions, procedures, and legal processes of the animal shelter.
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Knowledge of the methods of safely caring for animals.
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Knowledge of breeds of animals in knowing about the aggressiveness of certain breeds and in aiding in the identification of lost pets.
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Skill in handling animals.
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Ability to deal constructively and tactfully with the public.
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Ability to maintain accurate reports.
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Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; frequently requiring 50 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to analyze information, perform inspections such as color of animals, use measurement devices, and to operate a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee works primarily in an animal shelter location and 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 such as odors. This position deals with a variety of animals and people, responds to changing priorities, and requires working after hours on-call or on weekends as scheduled.
