ANIMAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
WAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Raleigh, NC

Duties: Direct the operations and performance of the Wake County Animal Center that includes a staff of 33 employees, an annual operating budget of approximately $2.5 million and a fleet of ten vehicles. Manage the administration and enforcement of the Wake County Animal Control Ordinance and the Animal Welfare Act of North Carolina. Establish and strengthen partnerships with not-for-profit groups and local governments pertaining to animal welfare and adoption. Implement programs designed to decrease the rates of animal intakes and euthanasia by increasing the rate and number of adoptions, transfers to rescue groups and returns to owners. Serve as a key community leader in promoting the importance of rabies vaccinations, animal microchipping, pet spay/neuter and responsible pet ownership.

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Animal Science or related field and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Animal Control, Animal Shelter Operations or Veterinary Care; or equivalent.

Location: Wake County Animal Care Control and Adoption Center - 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. (Hours may vary and include evenings and weekends)

Expected Hiring Range: $57,550 - $95,950

Closing Date: February 29, 2012

Visit http://www.wakegov.com/employment/default.htm for more details and to apply online. An electronic Wake County Government application must be submitted online for consideration.

NACA Website Posting End Date: 03/04/12

Animal Care Services Administrator
Broward County, Florida

Position is posted: Friday, January 20, 2012

Position closes: Friday, February 17, 2012

The Animal Care Services Administrator position is highly responsible management and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of Broward County's Animal Care and Adoption Centers. Work involves responsibility for policy development and process enhancement of customer service functions of the County’s Animal Care and Adoption Centers, coordination of the operations and procedures affecting all the animal care adoption centers and effective enforcement of the animal care and regulation ordinance through the development and management of supporting programs, including adoptions, shelter operations, clinics, humane education, public relations, and animal registration tag sales. Work involves considerable interaction with local, state, and national organizations relating to animal care and regulation programs.

The experience and training required are as follows: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in public or business administration; six (6) years of experience in animal care and regulation, including considerable high level supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information, please use this link to visit Broward County’s hiring website. www.broward.org/careers/Pages/welcome.htm

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/19/12

Director of Animal Control and Field Services
Washington, DC

The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is seeking an progressive, outgoing, energetic individual to join our team as the Director of Animal Control Field Services (DACFS). The person who is hired into this role will lead the District of Columbia’s Animal Control department and play an integral role in transforming animal welfare in the nation’s capital.

The DACFS oversees seven field officers who respond to approximately 16,000 calls for service each year rescuing countless animals in need on a continuous round-the-clock basis. The Director plans, coordinates and supervises field and animal control activities including: interpretation and enforcement of laws and ordinances related to the rescue of wild and domestic animals; rabies control for the District; public education regarding responsible animal care; conflict resolution; and fields services program development. The ideal candidate will build upon a successful program by working to increase pet retention; implement programs to increase license compliance rates and continue to cement WHS’s role as the premier animal resource in the region.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years management experience in animal control, animal welfare or response-related duties. Strong motivation to make a difference in the lives of animals with a commitment to rescue any animal in need. The ability to train and effectively direct the activities of department staff and volunteers. Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of constituencies including staff, volunteers, current and potential donors, representatives of other animal welfare organizations, private and public agencies, public officials, the press and private citizens concerned about the treatment of animals. Salary: Mid 50K

Please send resume, letter of interest (including salary expectations) and a completed printout of the online job application.

Via e-mail:
humanresources@washhumane.org
(Please include DACFS position title in subject line)

Via fax:
202-723-5409
Attention: HR

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/18/12

Animal Services and Enforcement Department Director
Brevard County, FL (pop. 536,000)

Salary: $80,526 - $85,000 annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Space Coast, east central Florida region. Under administrative direction of an Assistant County Manager, performs skilled administrative work directing Brevard County’s Animal Services & Enforcement Department programs; including two animal care center operations, enforcement and telecommunication operations and community outreach initiatives. Direction is given to professional and administrative staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Animal Science, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field PLUS Six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in animal services. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain within 30 days, a valid Florida operator’s license. After employment, must attend a 40 hour minimum standard training course within one (1) year. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. Must demonstrate a commitment to the “no kill” philosophy regarding animal shelter management.

Apply online at www.brevardcounty.us/easy/ by February 20, 2012. EOE/V

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/18/12

ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC

ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
POS# ANC0002 $38,734

Graduation from high school with five (5) years direct work experience in an animal control, veterinary-related or law enforcement work environment with two (2) performed in a supervisory capacity. No substitution for direct work experience. This is supervisory work in responding to voluminous public calls in the enforcement of state and local regulations related to animal cruelty, control, care and disease prevention.

Must perform technical, administrative, and supervisory duties in ensuring that all work zones have adequate manpower to respond to citizen needs; assigns work zones, prepares schedules, respond to citizen complaints, and inspects vehicles, equipment and weapons for safety, serviceability and cleanliness.

Must schedule all maintenance and repairs and maintains all required forms, reports and logs to ensure compliance with state, local animal control laws and ordinances.

Must ensure that staff are trained, and evaluates for work performance and adherences to departmental rules and regulations.

Must be available during emergency or crisis situations. Closing date: Open recruitment.

Must reside in Cumberland County in order to take home a County Vehicle.

Must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy.

Must have or obtain subject to the availability of funding, NACA Levels I, II and III Certification; or an equivalent.

Must have or obtain Tranquilizer Certification, Shotgun Certification & Euthanasia Technician Certification.

We now only accept on-line applications. You may complete the application from our website at www.co.cumberland.nc.us/jobs. Computers are available in our office, for those who need access to apply. Our office is located at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street, Room 25. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM of the closing date of the position.

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/08/12

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I/II
City of Citrus Heights, CA

I - $46,271.54- $55,525.85 annually; $22.25 – 26.70 hourly
II - $50,898.69 - $61,078.43 annually; $24.48 – 29.37 hourly

Closes: Friday, January 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking two Animal Control Officers to join our General Services Department. Officers provide enforcement of various animal control regulations; investigate complaints regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals; issue appropriate citations; transport animals to a City designated shelter; prepare written reports regarding violations of local ordinances and state law; provide public information and education to citizens and community groups regarding animal services; and perform other duties related to humane animal protection and control. The ideal candidates will have at least two years experience with the full range of animal control field services and will possess a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

- One Full-Time position - 40 hours per week
- One Part-Time position - approximately 20 hours per week

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid CA Drivers License
  
• PC 832 Certification
  
• Euthanasia by injection Certification

Animal Control Officer I

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemental courses in animal health technology, animal husbandry, animal science or a closely related field desirable.
  
• One year experience
  
• Completion of NACA Level I course or equivalent, desirable

Animal Control Officer II

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Supplemental courses in animal health technology, animal husbandry, animal science or a closely related field is highly desirable.
  
• Two years, including administrative and/or supervisory experience desirable.
  
• Completion of NACA Level I course or equivalent required; completion of NACA Level II desirable.

Apply online at www.calopps.org.

Additional information, Brochure, Job Description, and Supplemental Questionnaire available at jobs.citrusheights.net or call City of Citrus Heights Job line at (916) 727-4900, TDD (916) 725-6185. No postmarked, faxed, or e-mailed materials will be accepted.

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/05/12

ANIMAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
City of Mission Viejo, CA

$16.87 - $22.77 per hour

Full-time position that requires working a rotating schedule every three (3) months from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday only) including weekends and holidays at the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter servicing the cities of Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo. Days off rotate according to schedule rotation, Friday and Saturday, Sunday and Monday or Wednesday and Thursday. Under general supervision, receive, process, and care for impounded animals; clean and disinfect kennels and work areas; maintain records on the impounding and releasing of animals.

Requires equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal facility. Apply by 3:00 p.m., January 20, 2012.

For further information and application materials
call the City’s 24-hour JobLine at (949) 470-3088
or visit http://cityofmissionviejo.org

NACA Website Posting End Date: 02/04/12