Starting Pay: $21.1341 Hourly ($43,959)
Step A: $22.8957 Hourly ($47,623)
Step B: $23.5149 Hourly ($48,911)
Step C: $24.1716 Hourly ($50,277)
Step D: $24.8635 Hourly ($51,716)
Step E: $25.5418 Hourly ($53,127)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent
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Six (6) months customer service experience
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Paid experience working at a MDA (Michigan Department of Agriculture) licensed shelter or in law enforcement or security.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must obtain Animal Control Officer Certification approved by Michigan Department of Agriculture within six (6) months of employment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license with good driving record.
No felony convictions.
Must be able to be deputized.
Willing to work weekends and irregular hours.
JOB SUMMARY: Performs routine duties overseeing the apprehension, custody and disposal of stray and unlicensed dogs and other small animals; performs routine kennel work including feeding and watering of animals and the cleaning of the shelter; works under the supervision of the Chief Animal Control Officer; performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Answers complaints from the public regarding dogs and other small animals;
- Patrols all streets and roadways in Genesee County for stray, unwanted domestic dogs and transports them to the Animal Shelter;
- Collects fees for animals to be released back to owners;
- Collects license fees regular and delinquent;
- Maintains records and prepares reports as required;
- Picks up warrants for delinquent summons and arrests same;
- Investigates cruelty cases pertaining to animals;
- Waters, feeds and otherwise care for animals transported to the Animal Shelter as needed;
- Issues appearance tickets, citations or summons to those persons owning, keeping or harboring dogs contrary to the County ordinance or the Michigan Dog Laws;
- Maintains County-owned vehicles in sanitary conditions and monitors prevention maintenance;
- Feeds and waters animals in the shelter;
- Cleans cages and mops floors and runways in the shelter;
- Disposes of animals using the prescribed methods;
- Serves at counter helping the public retrieve animals and purchase licenses;
- Performs minor equipment and building repairs and maintenance.
Please see the attached job description for more details.
