Animal Control Officer

Interested Candidates Must Apply Directly on the County's Career Website BLOUNT COUNTY CAREERS The Animal Control Officer enforces animal control regulations and laws. Additionally, the incumbent enforces quarantine on bite animals. As an ambassador for Blount County Animal Center (BCAC), the Animal Control Officer engages with the citizens of Blount County community via various activities, service calls, and events offered at BCAC. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Learn and implement knowledge of BCAC departments practices, policies, and systems; Enforce animal control laws; Set traps for animals and remove vicious animals when appropriate; Generate bite reports and quarantine bite animals; Fill out and maintain paperwork and records; Impound animal when appropriate; Perform euthanasia on animals when necessary; Rescue hurt or sick animals; Ensure there is an animal control officer available for emergency calls; Answer all calls when the animal has no food or water reported; Maintain vehicle and equipment; Successfully use or repair small and light equipment, such as power tools; Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines and/or multi-line telephone systems, and computers for data entry; and Perform other assigned duties as required of an Animal Control Officer. It is mandatory for the Animal Control Officer to: Bolster and sustain a professional demeanor at all times with the public, colleagues, and other agencies; Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within BCAC, including but not limited to BCAC volunteers, and all stakeholders associated with the BCAC; Capable of performing work assignments in all weather conditions and/or while surrounded with excess noises from animals: dogs barking, etc.; Thrive working in a diverse community and fluid working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr