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Senior Animal Control Officer
Sacramento County, California

Sacramento County is accepting applications for Senior Animal Control Officer
Approx. monthly salary: $3,215.50 - $3,908.00

Position description: Under direction, performs sensitive, difficult and/or complex animal control activities; monitors and gives work direction to Animal Control Officers and Animal Care Attendants in the Sacramento County Animal Shelter and to Animal Control Officers performing field enforcement activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of full-time paid or volunteer experience in the care or impounding of animals. Examples of qualifying experience are: Veterinarian technician or helper, kennel attendant, S.P.C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience.

Or

Two years of full-time paid experience enforcing and/or explaining laws and regulations to the public.

Final Filing Date: September 22, 2008

See full job announcement and apply on line at www.saccountyjobs.org

In the Greater Sacramento Area visit our office at 609 9th Street, Sacramento, 95814

A standard County of Sacramento application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted. Resumes will not be considered in lieu of application. Postmarks not accepted.

Posting End Date: 09/28/08

 

KENNEL TECHNICIAN
County of Lake, CA

Salary: $2,165.70 - $2,632.43 (Monthly Equivalent)

FULLY PAID CAlPERS RETIREMENT is included in our generous benefits package.

The County of Lake is currently accepting applications for a Kennel Technician. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the kennel functions in the Animal Care and Control Department, which includes providing lead direction, work coordination and training for kennel staff. The incumbent will also perform the full range of kennel and veterinary technician duties.

Training and Experience: Possession of a certificate of registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician with the State of California is required. Previous lead work or supervisory experience is preferred.

Apply By: September 10, 2008 - must be received by 5:00 P.M. No Postmarks Accepted

To Apply: Applicants must submit the County of Lake application. The full description and application are available at www.co.lake.ca.us or County of Lake Human Resources (707)263-2213. EOE

For more information on Lake County: www.lakecounty.com

Posting End Date: 09/28/08

 

DEPUTY ANIMAL CONTROL DIRECTOR
County of Lake, CA

Salary: $3,615.91 - $4,395.18 (Monthly)

FULLY PAID CAlPERS RETIREMENT is included in our generous benefits package.

The County of Lake is accepting applications for Deputy Animal Control Director. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the day-to-day animal control functions of the county and will perform a wide scope of administrative and management duties, and limited fieldwork.

Training and Experience: One year of responsible work experience performing animal care and control functions comparable to an Animal Control Officer with the County of Lake and two years of experience in selecting, supervising, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff.

OR

Three years of responsible work experience performing animal care and control functions comparable to an Animal Control Officer III with the County of Lake that includes at least three years of lead work, work coordination and training responsibilities. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Apply By: September 19, 2008 - must be received by 5:00 P.M. No Postmarks Accepted

To Apply: Applicants must submit the County of Lake application. The full description and application are available at www.co.lake.ca.us or County of Lake Human Resources (707)263-2213. EOE

For more information on Lake County: www.lakecounty.com

Posting End Date: 09/28/08

 

Deputy Director of Animal Services
City of El Paso, Texas

Department of Public Health

The City of El Paso seeks an experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director of Animal Services. This position is a direct report to the Health Director and is responsible for the management of animal services operations to include services for five (5) municipalities through interlocal agreement. The City offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Education and Experience: The ideal candidate must at a minimum possess: A Bachelor's degree in management, business or public administration, or veterinary medicine, or related field and five (5) years of animal control operations, public health or environmental health experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Interested individuals must submit an application and detailed résumé to Nuria Valdez, 2 Civic Center Plaza, Human Resources Department 3rd Floor, El Paso, Texas 79901. Phone 915/541-4088, Fax: 915/541-4220, E-Mail address: valdeznx@elpasotexas.gov. For additional information, please visit our website at www.elpasotexas.gov.

Posting End Date: 09/24/08

 

Animal Welfare Supervisor
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Animal Welfare Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of subordinate staff performing tasks related to animal care, animal control, facility maintenance and/or customer service functions.

Please visit our website, www.okc.gov, for the complete vacancy announcement which includes: job summary, salary range, job requirements, departmental preferences, working conditions, physical requirements and fringe benefits.

Posting End Date: 09/24/08

 

Animal Control Officer
Butte, Montana

The Butte-Silver Bow Government in Butte, MT is accepting applications for the position of Animal Control Officer in the Animal Services Department. Application materials and further information is available at any Job Service Office or at www.bsb.mt.gov. Submit applications to the Job Service by September 2, 2008. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (M/F/H/V).

Posting End Date: 09/19/08

 

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/ ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN
BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Boone County Animal Control Is currently seeking a full-time Operations Supervisor/Animal Control Warden. This person will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of the animal control facility as well as performing the duties of an Animal Warden. This person must be available to work some days, evenings, and an occasional weekend. This person must be well organized, detail orientated, and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience working in an Animal Control environment is required. Supervisory experience preferred but not required. Valid drivers license a must. This position is 40 hours per week with a starting wage of $18.00 per hour. Boone County offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, retirement, and vacation.

Applications are available at the Boone County Administration Office, 601 N. Main St., Suite 201, Belvidere, IL 61008

Or are available online at www.boonecountyil.org

Applications must be received by August 29, 2008.
EOE

Posting End Date: 09/18/08

 

Animal Care Services Bureau Manager
City of Long Beach, California

The City of Long Beach is seeking the Animal Care Services Bureau Manager. This position reports to the Director of Health and Human Services and has direct administrative authority over the management of all animal services in the City of Long Beach and four contract cities. The Department shelters 14,000 animals annually and handles more than 23,000 calls for service. The Department has a budget of $3.5 million and 30 positions.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible management experience in a public or private organization is needed. Experience in the animal welfare/control sector is desirable. Management experience needs to include demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in supervising a multi-faceted operational program. This person needs to have the ability to manage complex annual budgets, interpret legal statutes, codes and ordinances related to animal control and to research and enforce state, county and municipal laws and ordinances. The successful candidate will have experience developing staff into a cohesive team, managing controversial problems and dealing effectively with the media. This person will be of the highest integrity, trustworthy, honest and exhibit a good sense of humor.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who is articulate and passionate about the humane treatment of animals and who welcomes and respects the multiple perspectives and groups that demonstrate an active interest in animal control and welfare.


For more information, please contact:

Jane M. Luiso
Principal
Kittleman & Associates
200 E. Broward Blvd, Suite 1105
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-712-1101
FAX: 954-712-1102
E-mail: lbac-bm@kittleman.net

Posting End Date: 09/13/08

 

Animal Shelter Manager
Lecanto, Florida

Announcement #08-65

Responsible position coordinating the daily functions and operation of the animal shelter and office. Supervises, trains and directs employees; assists general public; provides education concerning procedures, legal ordinances and general education of pet ownership responsibility. Oversees and assists with care of animals, maintaining facilities, equipment and supplies. Performs record keeping. Graduation from H.S or equivalency certificate and formal training or special courses that is equivalent to one year of college. Must possess within six months of hire a Euthanasia and Chemical Capture Certification. Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. on a daily basis. Must be a certified animal technician or have 2 or more years experience in the field of animal husbandry and animal restraint. Pay range $13.07-$18.95 hourly. Starting pay DOQ. Excellent benefits. Applications may be submitted to the Citrus County Human Resources Office, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 178, Lecanto, Florida 34461 no later than Friday, August 29, 2008. EOE/ADA

Posting End Date: 09/13/08

 

Animal Services Officer
Asheville, North Carolina

Animal Services Officer - 9901618
Date Posted: 8/7/2008
Deadline: 8/22/2008
Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Variable
Salary: $13.20
Full / Part Time: Full Time

Exciting Opportunity in the Mountains of North Carolina

Asheville Police Animal Services Officers enforce animal control and animal welfare regulations. Job Tasks include: Respond to requests which include reports of stray dogs, sick or injured animals, pick up of unwanted domestic animals, concerns about animal cruelty, and reports of dangerous animals. Assist the police when animals are involved.

Requirements include HS/GED (Minimum/College Preferred); possession of a valid NC driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training required to perform the essential job functions. Basic certification as an Animal Control Officer through the National Animal Control Association is a plus.

Please forward any requests for application packets to the City of Asheville Human Resources Department at PO BOX 7148, Asheville, NC 28802. For more information about Asheville visit www.ashevillenc.gov

Posting End Date: 09/12/08

 

Executive Director
The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators

The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) is seeking its first Executive Director. This exciting opportunity will be located in the city where the successful candidate currently resides either working from a home office or shared office space. Reporting to the President of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead SAWA through experienced management of all programs and operations of the association and coordinate professional relations with vendors, funders and other stakeholders of SAWA. The Executive Director will partner with the President of the Board of SAWA as well as Board Committee Chairs to guide and develop services and programs for SAWA. The Executive Director will oversee a budget of $500,000.

We seek a seasoned association or nonprofit executive whose leadership and management background demonstrate a proven ability to work in close partnership with a variety of public and private constituencies to preserve and to build relationships for support, growth and stability. The ideal candidate will excel in planning, forecasting and determining courses of action. Experience in fiscal management, especially in overseeing nonprofit budgets is required. Management in a professional association is desirable. The ideal individual will have prior knowledge of the humane field; however, if not, he/she must have the ability to quickly learn and become educated in all aspects of the animal welfare/control field.

A minimum of five years of nonprofit or association management experience in a senior level role is required. A Bachelors degree is needed. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary as well as strong computer skills.


For more information, contact:

Jane M. Luiso
Principal
Kittleman & Associates, LLC
200 East Broward Boulevard
Suite 1105
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-712-1101
Fax: 954-712-1102
E-mail: sawa-ed@kittleman.net

Posting End Date: 09/12/08

 

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