Job description

This position is responsible for controlling/ caring for stray and abandoned animals.

• Responds to public calls regarding animal bites and abandoned and/or dangerous animals.
• Explains local ordinances and state laws on animal control to pet owners and the public.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering the telephone and maintaining service call and other logs.
• Treats animals for minor injuries and checks for clinical signs of disease.
• Provides food and water to impounded animals; cleans cages.
• Sets traps to capture wildlife and feral domestic animals; checks traps and impounds or releases animals.
• Maintains suspected rabid animals for observation or euthanizes unclaimed animals, depending on guidance of Health Department officials and county standard operating procedures.
• Investigates animal bite complaints and cruelty and neglect charges; locates animal owners. • Testifies in court regarding violations as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls after regular working hours as assigned.
• Patrols the county to locate and apprehend animals in violation of the animal control ordinance.
• Assists in keeping the shelter clean, sanitary and well-maintained; performs groundskeeping duties, including mowing and weed-eating.
• Washes truck on a daily basis.
• Issues receipts to pet owners reclaiming or adopting impounded animals.
• Transports animals to and from veterinary offices and the Humane Society.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the procedures involved in the humane capture of animals.
• Knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control.
• Knowledge of the geography of Baldwin County.
• Knowledge of animal health care and diseases.
• Skill in driving.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of animal capture devices.
• Skill in operating radio/communications equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milledgeville, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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