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Animal Care Specialist
4 months ago
Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.
As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.
**Description**:
Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement was established to provide for the health and safety of citizens and protect them from animals and the threat of animals. The mission of Animal Care and Enforcement is not only to enhance the safety of citizens, but also to ensure the proper care and treatment of animals. This is accomplished through animal-related services which reflect our professionalism and a concern for responsible pet ownership.
**Examples of Duties**:
- The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Patrol assigned area for violations and respond to reports of violation of animal related laws.
- Respond to citizen complaints regarding animal bites, cruelty investigations, public nuisance, wildlife animals, rabies suspects, and sick or injured animals.
- Investigate reported incidents of suspected or actual rabies situations and determine whether action is warranted.
- Remove, package, and process animal heads for delivery to State Lab for rabies analysis and complete required documentation.
- Use computer to verify shot record, complaint history, and any prior warnings/civil citations or criminal summons/warrants against responsible party.
- Educate the general public and animal owner by explaining the responsibilities of pet ownership and animal control laws through both citizen programs and while investigating complaints.
- Perform minor repairs to traps to maintain operational readiness.
- Apprehend and transport stray, unwanted, and diseased or injured animals to the County Animal Shelter; complete required paperwork and data entry on all impounded animals; take photo of all impounded animals and place on shelter website.
- Appear in court, civil hearings, and administrative hearings to testify on action taken.
- Perform animal vaccination and euthanasia.
- Assist with shelter cleaning and upkeep.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency AND a minimum of 1 year of experience in the apprehension, care, or disposal of animals required. Knowledge of County geography and County and State laws related to humane animal control. Ability to interact with the public and other agencies and ability to communicate effectively. Work is very heavy work requiring exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force to move objects. Requires standing, walking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. A valid driver’s license, without restrictions, is required.
**Additional Information**:
Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range: $20.53/hr
At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
**Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
