ANIMAL SHELTER ATTENDANT

The City of Rocky Mount; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Rocky Mount Animal Shelter is seeking a part-time Animal Care Assistant to help with daily shelter operations, including feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals. You will support public interactions around pet adoptions and claims, under supervision.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe environment and requires reliable work hours, good communication with staff and the public, and adherence to shelter policies. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license.
• Experience in animal care or shelter environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shelter cleanliness and safety.
• Feed, handle, and provide custodial care to animals.
• Assist the public with animal claims and adoptions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal control

Animal behavior

Ordinances

Problem solving

Report writing

Teamwork

Prioritization

Math skills

Computers

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Valid driver’s license (NC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• THIS IS A RE-POST, ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY**

Description Of Work

• THIS IS A RE-POST, ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY**

DEPARTMENT: Police, City of Rocky Mount

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting with the overall care of all animals within the shelter. The responsibilities will vary based on the current needs of the shelter. This position will work under the supervision of the Animal Services Supervisor in a part-time capacity.

Job Requirements

• Work involves ensuring the animal shelter is maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Feeding, handling, and providing custodial care to animals in the shelter.
• Assisting the public in claiming and adopting animals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

• Knowledge of the tools and techniques involved in animal control activities.
• Knowledge of animal characteristics and behavior.
• Knowledge of City animal control ordinances.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Animal Control Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include North Carolina General Statutes; department rules and regulations; City policies and procedures; local, state, and federal animal control laws; and guidelines regarding the euthanizing of animals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of related animal control ordinance enforcement duties. Inclement weather conditions, dangerous animals, and dissatisfied citizens contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to enforce animal control ordinances. Success in this position contributes to health and safety of area citizens and animals.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with other City staff; veterinarians; human societies; community groups; animal rescue organizations; and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office, an animal shelter, and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, cold or inclement weather, and potentially dangerous animals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as mask, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.