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Animal Services and Enforcement Department Director
Brevard County, FL
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
Broward County Animal Care and Adoption
Animal Care Services Administrator
Position will be 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
Veterinarian
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control
($64,617-$75,000/Annually DOQ)
JOB NO: 123360
Bring your compassion for animals in this at-will position performing a broad variety of clinical, laboratory and surgical activities in the shelter clinic and on the Spay Shuttle. You will spay, neuter and inoculate adult and juvenile animals in accordance with established laws and policies. Other responsibilities will include:
- Examining and treating impounded and adopted animals
- Directing separation of diseased animals for treatment
- Issuing certificates containing health status for adopted animals
- Performing emergency treatment and surgery upon injured and diseased animals
- Potentially working with fractious, potentially rabid, diseased and zoonotic animals
- Developing medical protocols and standard operating procedures
- Writing medical reports, processing cruelty cases and presenting cases in court
- Developing and delivering educational presentations in-house and to various organizations
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners provides an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and life insurance as well as vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Success requires:
- Doctorate from a recognized school of veterinary medicine
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida
- Drug Enforcement Administration License obtained within 60 days of hire
- Valid Florida driver’s license and clean driving record
Will be required to complete a “Willingness to Work” Acknowledgement with application. Selected candidate must take the pre-exposure rabies treatment
Response Information:
Visit www.pbcgov.jobs for job description and to apply online. May submit scannable application/resume with any Veteran’s Preference documentation to:
Palm Beach County Human Resources
100 Australian Avenue #300
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Info 561/616-6888
Fax 561/616-6893
(No e-mail applications/resumes accepted).
Applications/resumes must include Job ID number. Position is open until filled.
EO/AA M/F/D/V (DFWP)
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Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/5vns6zx
Animal Control Officer
SUMTER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Salary range is $10.87 – $17.28
Responsible for functions in the field, kennel and office based on task assignment, enforcement of ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals and livestock in an effort to maintain public safety and welfare. Respond to service calls and provide professional customer service, capturing and transporting stray, vicious and/or diseased animals to the animal shelter, issuing citations and testifying in court as necessary. Responsible for maintaining daily shelter operations, caring for impounded animals, and performs technical and clerical duties in support of the kennel and field operations. Responds within 60 minutes of dispatch to call-outs for emergency animal assistance and disaster relief,
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) years of related training and/or experience in handling, trapping, ensnaring and transporting domestic animals. Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance provider. Must possess and maintain certification as Certified Animal Control Officer or obtain certification by taking next scheduled State Animal Control Officers School. Must possess and maintain certification as Euthanasia Technician, Chemical Capture, Bite Stick, Pepper Spray or obtain certification by taking next scheduled State certified courses.
TO APPLY:Submit a complete Sumter County Board of County Commissioners Employment Application online at our website at http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov"
Assistant Manager
Orange County Animal Services
The Animal Services Division is looking for an Assistant Manager to administer a large operation that impounds over 22,000 animals per year. The programs include: field operations, spay/neuter clinic in addition to a mobile spay/neuter bus, humane education, adoption and foster program. The annual operating budget currently is 7.1 million dollars.
The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of Animal Control in a large, urbanized area with proven leadership abilities and excellent employee and financial management skills. Experience shall include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration or related field and 3 years experience in animal care and regulation. This should include one year of supervisory experience with an organization that provides enforcement, clinic and adoption operations with a large animal shelter population. Additional years of experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
If you are interested in this position you may apply on line atwww.ocfl.net, Job ID #10526 under the employment section. A complete application must be submitted in order to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.
Shelter Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist
The Humane Society Naples
The position is responsible for the following:
Promoting safe and humane handling of all dogs entrusted to the care of the shelter and the counseling of prospective adopters.
The training and supervision of staff, volunteers and community service workers in all aspects of dog handling.
Maintain the high standards of the current dog training protocols while developing new programs to promote broad based training programs for all dogs in need.
Conduct temperament testing based on nationally accepted standardized tests.
Provide detailed behavioral assessments and dedicated behavioral modification programs as needed.
Develop and conduct volunteer & staff workshops based in learning theory and positive based methodology.
Carry out mission and duties in accordance with the mission, Employee Manual and Policies and Procedures of the Humane Society Naples.
The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum skills:
Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a setting that promoted and utilized dog training methodology based in positive reinforcement and behavioral science, Possess an understanding of canine communication, Possess a knowledge of breed based behavior and specific breed characteristics, Possess a basic understanding of behavioral science and learning theory, Exceptional leadership skills, Be multi-task oriented, Capable of communicating skillfully and effectively with a culturally diverse staff and volunteer base, Possess high level of social maturity and an ability to practice sound judgment, Possess an ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule
This position requires a no-compete and confidentiality agreement. Interested parties should email a letter of interest and resume with salary expectations to:
Michael Simonik, Executive Director
Humane Society Naples
Michael@hsnaples.org
Marion County Animal Services
Senior Animal Care Technician
Marion County, Florida
Pay Grade: 6 $11.26 /$23,420.00
This is a skilled technical position involving manual labor responsible for the care, maintenance, health, quarantine, and disposition of animals at the Marion County Animal Center.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years experience and training in advanced kennel or shelter maintenance and animal control; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Successful completion of Florida State approved sixteen-hour euthanasia technician certification within six months of hire. Rabies preventative immunization required upon hire.
View job description and apply for this position online at:
Marion County Senior Animal Care Technician
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Animal Care Technician
Marion County, Florida
Pay Grade: 4 $10.20 /$21,216.00
This is a semi-skilled position performing manual labor work in the care, maintenance, health, and disposition of animals at the Marion County Animal Center.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and one year experience and training in general kennel or shelter maintenance and animal control, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of Florida State approved sixteen hour euthanasia technician certification course within six months of employment. Rabies preventative immunization required upon hire.
View job description and apply for this position online at: Marion County Animal Care Technician Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Animal Control Officer
Marion County, Florida
Pay Grade: 7 $11.80 /$24,544.00
Entry level position related to enforcement of Marion County BCC animal codes. Includes restraint, capture and incarceration of stray, diseased, dangerous and vicious animals; preliminary investigation of animal cruelty and dangerous dog complaints.
High school diploma or GED; and some experience related to animal care and/or control desired. Must obtain Florida State Animal Control Officer and Chemical Immobilization certification within three months of hire and Florida State Euthanasia certification within one year of employment.
View job description and apply for this position online at:
www.marioncountyfl.org/HumanResources/Employment.aspx
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Animal Control Officer
Okeechobee Animal Control
$26,271 – $29,567 DOQ.
Work involving the enforcement of County Animal Control ordinance and state laws relating to animals, ensuring the public is protected from diseased, problem and vicious stray animals, and that animals are humanely treated after being impounded. Duties include: Apprehending, impounding, euthanizing and disposing of diseased, unwanted, unhealthy, problem and vicious animals. Applicants for this position must have:
-Current, valid Animal Control Officer Certification
-Euthanasia Certification
-Chemical Capture Certification
-Knowledge of State and County animal control regulations and animal care procedures
-Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving record. Cannot have more than 3 points off of Driver’s License for infractions.
-Ability to maintain effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
-High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency (GED)
-Two (2) years of experience in handling, trapping, ensnaring and transporting domestic type animals
Although resumes are accepted, an Okeechobee County employment application must be completed and submitted to:
Okeechobee County Courthouse
304 NW 2nd Street – Room 104
Okeechobee, FL 34972
A pre-employment background check will be conducted.
Okeechobee County is an EOE/Drug Free Workplace.
Employment applications can be downloaded from the County’s website at www.co.okeechobee.fl.us.
Full time Veterinarian
Orange County Animal Services
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.
Representative Duties
*Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
*Oversees pre and post-operative care of animal brought into Orange County Animal Services Spay/Neuter Clinic.
*Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
*Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
*Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel in order to upgrade skill levels.
*Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.
*Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.
To submit an application visit www.ocfl.net under the employment section.