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Animal Shelter Attendant - Temporary, Part-Time

Jackson County, NC
Sylva, NC Part Time|Temporary
POSTED ON 3/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Position Overview

Performs intermediate semi-skilled work in animal care and cleaning of premises in animal control operations; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.


** WEEKEND WORK IS ESSENTIAL IN THIS POSITION **

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Feeds, waters and provides basic care for animals in the shelter.
  • Follows a sanitation schedule each day and uses the proper chemicals and techniques to effectively clean and sanitize the animals' kennels and enclosures in the shelter.
  • Maintains organization of equipment and supplies in the feed room, wash room, and kennels.
  • Provides educational information to the general public regarding animals adopted from the ARC.
  • Observes the condition of animals in the shelter and reports suspected illness or injuries of animals to the supervisor.
  • Assists the Animal Control Officers when needed with handling and restraint of animals for vaccinations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or its equivalent, with no required experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of small animal care and behavior.
  • Knowledge of how diseases and contaminants spread and how to contain an outbreak of illness.
  • Knowledge of cleaning agents and chemicals.
  • Skill in handling animals; skill in cleaning and general custodial duties.
  • Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public.
  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow written instructions
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity
Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

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