Position Vacancy
Part-Time Animal Shelter Attendant
Salary Range: Salary dependent on experience. Position Available: Immediately and will be open until filled.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and one year of clerical and/or animal shelter experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; basic keyboarding, word processing and spreadsheet experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Take complaints by phone from the public and create necessary computerized documentation associated with complaint; assist Animal Control Officers with or perform rabies vaccinations and euthanasia injections; clean and sanitize the kennels; assist citizens with impoundment of unwanted animals (includes completion of necessary computerized documentation); assist Animal Control Officers with animal removal from their vehicles and impoundment of such animals (includes completion of necessary computerized documentation); assist citizens with adoptions (includes showing of animals, completion of necessary computerized documentation and collection of applicable fees); assist citizens with the reclaim of lost animals (includes removal of the animal from its kennel, completion of necessary computerized documentation, and the collection of applicable fees); supervise and assign tasks to community service personnel; schedule or make minor repairs to the facility and equipment; order and inventory supplies and equipment; and interact with public to explain animal control laws, regulations and procedures; adoption of animals, care and feeding of animals.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of the proper care of animals; must be able to drive a car, have a valid NC Driver License and a good driving record; must be able to lift 50 pounds; must be able to meet and deal with the public tactfully, courteously and effectively; must possess good computer skills; must possess good verbal and written communication skills; must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; must be able to type 40 wpm; must be able to radio on a police frequency; must possess some mechanical ability for animal capture equipment refurbishment and repair and be able to use various hand tools for minor kennel repair; must be able to learn in a classroom setting for euthanasia by injection and rabies vaccinator certification; and must be able to decipher, summarize and make recommendations to a complainant concerning and animal related complaint that often times requires an immediate response from animal control.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a completed Green County Application for employment, cover letter, and resume to Kyle DeHaven, County Manager.
Applications may be obtained at the Greene County Manager’s Office, 229 Kingold Blvd. Snow Hill, NC or at the Greene County website at www.co.greene.nc.us.
Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.