Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hiring range for this position is $38,604.80 - $46,176.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 13.
General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate professional and administrative work for the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter to find appropriate placement for shelter animals through adoption, rescue transfer, and foster placement while maintaining relationships with rescue partner groups and foster families. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Shelter Care Supervisor.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Responsible for overseeing adoption services, and developing, implementing and coordinating animal transfer and foster activities within the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Assists in evaluation of animals and collaborates with other staff in selection process for adoption, transfer, and euthanasia.
- Responsible for knowing which animals are available for placement and the temperaments and personalities of these pets.
- Establishes and fosters partnerships with other animal shelters and rescue groups to transfer animals to other facilities to improve adoption opportunities.
- Coordinates recruitment of active and qualified rescue groups, including verifying rescue group references and maintaining a list of these groups.
- Works with rescue groups to coordinate transport when needed.
- Drives department vehicle to transport animals on as needed basis.
- Prepares and maintains required paperwork (eg. Contracts, applications, transfer agreements, etc.) for the transfer of animals to other agencies and/or foster homes.
- Maintains and updates animal inventory records to record and track the transfer and placement of animals to other agencies and/or foster homes.
- Communicates information and transfer requests to groups via social media, phone, or email.
- Manages foster program efforts and operations including the recruiting, screening, and training of foster homes.
- Maintains list of active foster homes and coordinates animals with these homes.
- Oversees adoptions at the shelter, including working with the adoption counselor to discuss specific animal needs to ensure proper matches are being made.
- Listen to customers and provide effective responses and remedies to their questions and needs.
- Treats all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, transmits these values to others.
- Assists with tours, lectures, public education programs, fundraising activities and special events as needed.
- Answers all phone and in-person inquiries in a professional manner, routes inquiries as appropriate.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of animal care. Advanced knowledge of animal handling and behavior utilizing fear free methods. Working knowledge of common health problems, medical care and treatment. Working knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. General knowledge of local community resources regarding animal rescue efforts. Possess strong networking skills in order to recruit and maintain strong network of transfer partners and foster homes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, communities, rescue groups, and members of the public. Ability to exercise good judgement when dealing with the public, volunteers, other employees, animal-related concerns, and confidential information. Ability to coordinate projects, set priorities, and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to maintain detailed records, and effectively communicate animal needs in effort to secure appropriate placement.
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation from high school or GED equivalent with at least 1 year animal care and behavior experience in an animal shelter setting.
Prefer dog training certification from nationally recognized certifying body that endorses science based training methods as recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), ie: KPA, CPDT, IAABC, VSPDT, etc., As well as Fear Free certification.
Requires Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Physical Requirements:
This work is performed in an office and shelter setting. Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and the lifting, carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds with assistance). Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate color, sound, odor, visual perception and oral communication. Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as disease, noise, odors, wetness and toxic chemicals.
Special Requirements:
Must have or obtain NC Drivers' License with acceptable driving record.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
