ANIMAL CONTROL RESCUE COORDINATOR - POLICE

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Animal Control seeks an Animal Control Rescue Coordinator to assist the Animal Control Unit with rescuing abandoned animals and implementing proactive strategies to improve pet welfare. This role supports spay/neuter programs and long-term solutions for responsible pet ownership in Clayton County.

The coordinator will liaise with rescues, the Humane Society, and the public, coordinate transport, and manage records for animals found and their disposition in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate’s degree or equivalent college credit hours preferred; four years of experience in animal control, marketing, humane society, or similar occupations; valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Liaises between the Animal Control Unit and licensed Pet Rescues to locate placement for abandoned animals.
• Assists rescue groups with transportation efforts.
• Coordinates rescue efforts with the Clayton County Humane Society.
• Uses media to reach citizens who can provide homes for abandoned animals.
• Creates and implements proactive adoption strategies for abandoned animals.
• Oversees spay and neuter programs for impounded animals as required by the County Code.
• Assists leadership in developing long-term solutions for responsible pet ownership.
• Completes, reviews, and stores records on animals found and their disposition.
• Interacts with staff from other departments, rescue groups, humane society, and the public to respond to inquiries and meet goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits preferred

Job description

ANIMAL CONTROL RESCUE COORDINATOR - POLICE

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 a retention schedule and assists the public with open records requests; processes 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 are 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 a 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) years of 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 a combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling 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.