Animal Shelter Assistant - Beaufort County Animal Services

Beaufort County; Washington (NC); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 27 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Beaufort County is seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant for part‑time hours. The role involves cleaning kennels, feeding and walking animals, assisting with adoptions, and handling public inquiries. Applicants must have a high school diploma, potential animal care experience, and a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Resumes are not accepted; apply with a complete history and certifications.

Qualificações

• Graduation from high school and office experience involving contact with the public and experience in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid NC driver’s license.
• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications; updated application required if applicant has applied previously.

Responsabilidades

• Clean and sanitize animal kennels; provide food and water to confined animals; walk dogs; monitor health and safety of animals and cleanliness of cages.
• Provide office support such as reception, data entry, records management, and filing.
• Process adoptions, take information, collect fees, and provide receipts to owners.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide information on animal control; dispatch officers when needed.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Effective communication

Technology literacy

Record keeping

Animal knowledge

Formação académica

High school diploma

Valid NC driver's license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Description of Work: Cleans and sanitizes animal kennels; provides food and water to confined animals; walk dogs; makes routine inspections of animals and their cages to monitor health, safety, cleanliness of cages, etc. Provides office support activities including reception, records compilation, data entry, file management, etc. Processes adoption; takes information; takes fees; releases animals to owners. Participates in preparing animals for possible adoption; assists interested parties in claiming or adopting confined animals; processes required paperwork, collects fees, and provides receipts. Answers telephone calls from the public and provides information on a variety of animal control issues; dispatches animal control officers in response to calls for service. Maintains a variety of records and reports. Performs other related work as required. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:30.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of state laws and local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures relating to rabies, animal control and confinement of animals. Knowledge of breeds of animals to aid in identification of lost pets and to know temperament of various breeds. Knowledge of and ability to use required technology. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Skill in customer service. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers. Ability to communicate effectively with the public, exercising tact, courtesy and firmness when dealing with animal owners and the public. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports concerning animals, daily activities, and fiscal matters such as fee collection.

Minimum Requirements: Must possess the visual acuity to use a computer terminal to prepare records, operate equipment and distinguish details and differences when observing breeds and colors of animals. Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, an/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to use a computer terminal to prepare records, operate equipment and distinguish details and differences when observing breeds and colors of animals.

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school, office experience involving contact with the public and experience in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of a valid NC driver’s license.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicants must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Criminal Background Check, and/or NCSBI Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check, Driving Record Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required.

Valid North Carolina Drive License Required.

Job ID 438007 Category Part‑time Employment Status Open Salary Hiring Rate: $15.27 - $19.85/Hour (Salary Grade 56) Posted November 3, 2026 Closing November 17, 2026 5:00 PM Attached Files Animal Shelter Assistant Part‑Time (438007) 11.3.26