Animal Control Rescue Coordinator - Police

ACO RESCUE COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: ANIMAL CONTROL RESCUE COORDINATOR

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Animal Control Unit with rescuing abandoned animals and other proactive strategies to improve the quality of life for our citizens and pets. To ensure a program of spay and neutering is fully implemented for all impounded animals pursuant to the County Code. To develop and implement long term solutions for responsible pet ownership in Clayton County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Serves as liaison between the Animal Control Unit and licensed Pet Rescues to locate placement for abandoned animals.

Assists rescue groups with transportation efforts.

Coordinate rescue efforts with the Clayton County Humane Society.

Use available media to reach out to citizens who can provide a suitable home for abandoned animals.

Create and implement pro-active strategies for the adoption of abandoned animals.

Oversee the full implementation of spay and neutering of all impounded animals as required by the Code of Clayton County.

Assists Animal Control leadership in developing long term solutions for responsible pet ownership in Clayton County.

Completes, reviews, and stores records pertaining to the animals found and disposition of said animals. Stores records using retention schedule and assists the public with open records requests; process records and reports so that files are maintained in an orderly fashion and information can be retrieved and disseminated in an efficient manner.

Makes speeches to civic groups and schools regarding pet/animal responsibility; performs workshops for civic groups.

Interacts with staff from other departments, animal rescue groups, humane society, and the general public in person or by telephone in order to respond to inquiries, provide advice, exchange information, receive complaints, resolve problems, and efficiently accomplish goals and objectives.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs various administrative tasks, which may include but is not limited to: filing, preparing cards and collars, operating a variety of office equipment, and miscellaneous janitorial duties.

Assists when needed to provide for the care of animals in shelter; assists staff in tracing rabies tags to veterinarians and owners.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or equivalent college credit hours preferred; supplemented by four (4) year experience in animal control, marketing, humane society, or similar occupations; must have ability to handle animals; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Clayton County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer

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Position : 1178

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : POLICE

Grade : GRADE 15

Posting Start : 09/07/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $39,893.04