Litter Officer

Florence County SC; Effingham (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Tuition Reimbursement Program

South Carolina Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Discounted rates at local fitnessfacil

Job summary

Florence County seeks a Litter Officer I to manage animal, litter, rabies and vector control activities. The role involves feeding and caring for shelter animals, responding to dispatch calls, and assisting in investigations and vaccinations.

You will work on-call on weekends and after-hours, maintain records, and coordinate with multiple agencies. A high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and required certifications are needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain state certification as a Limited Duty Officer within one year of hire.
• Minimum pesticide training with certification as a Pesticide Applicator.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, feeds and cares for the animals housed in the facility.
• Checks and responds to the call list issued by dispatch.
• Responds to and handles a variety of call situations for service from County citizens.
• Investigates complaints and issues tickets/citations to offenders.
• Assists in euthanasia duties.
• Checks on traps that have been set in response to complaint calls of strays.
• Assists in animal cruelty investigations.
• Notifies DHEC of animal bites and quarantines those animals per DHEC regulations.
• Responds to and investigates litter complaints.
• On-Call on a rotational basis on weekends and after-hours, which includes cleaning and feeding animals at the facility.
• Keeps accurate documentation of all call situations.
• Obtains and executes warrants from Magistrate Court.
• Performs Mosquito vector control.
• Assists the Shelter facilities with vaccinations of animals.
• Transports animals to Rescue Facilities and the vet office.
• Transports inmates to work area and supervises the inmate litter removal program.
• Operates a variety of equipment.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, inmates, County management staff and employees, County Council, vendors, S.C. DHEC, Magistrate’s Office, law enforcement/emergency response, medical facilities, hospitals, attorneys and the general public.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State certification as a Limited Duty Officer within one year of hire

Minimum pesticide training with certification as a Pesticide Applicator

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

The Litter Officer I is responsible for the effective operations of conducting animal, litter, rabies and vector control activities.

Essential Functions

• Cleans, feeds and cares for the animals housed in the facility.
• Checks and responds to the call list issued by dispatch.
• Responds to and handles a variety of call situations for service from County citizens.
• Investigates complaints and issues tickets/citations to offenders.
• Assists in euthanasia duties.
• Checks on traps that have been set in response to complaint calls of strays.
• Assists in animal cruelty investigations.
• Notifies DHEC of animal bites and quarantines those animals per DHEC regulations.
• Responds to and investigates litter complaints.
• On-Call on a rotational basis on weekends and after-hours, which includes cleaning and feeding animals at the facility.
• Keeps accurate documentation of all call situations.
• Obtains and executes warrants from Magistrate Court.
• Performs Mosquito vector control.
• Assists the Shelter facilities with vaccinations of animals.
• Transports animals to Rescue Facilities and the vet office.
• Transports inmates to work area and supervises the inmate litter removal program.
• Operates a variety of equipment.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, inmates, County management staff and employees, County Council, vendors, S.C. DHEC, Magistrate’s Office, law enforcement/emergency response, medical facilities, hospitals, attorneys and the general public.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attends trainings to stay current on regulations.
• Instructs the public on the importance of rabies vaccination.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must obtain state certification as a Limited Duty Officer within one year of hire.
• Minimum pesticide training is required with certification as a Pesticide Applicator.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 60 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities