Salary : $31,824.00 Annually
Location : 3210 D Hi-Lo Circle Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00225
Department: Animal Control
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Hiring Manager: Mike Fritz
Hiring Manager Contact Information: mfritz@madisoncountyal.gov
Position Overview
Under direction, enforces state and local laws pertaining to animal control and the humane treatment of animals. Responsible for sorting and routing complaints, and preparing status reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
- Interact with complainants and animal owners in person and by phone.
- Patrol area and assess the problem.
- Determine disposition of situation, including returning the animal to owner, impounding, euthanasia and/or violation notices.
- Ensure humane handling of animals.
- Determine disease or injury status.
- Provide proper care due to weather conditions.
- Provide veterinary care of injured or sick animals.
- Sort and route complaints by priority, nature of the complaint, and zone.
- Compile accurate status reports on animal control activity.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Must be a high school graduate with experience in animal control and public relations.
- Must be willing to attend basic Animal Control Officer training, periodic specialized training specific to animal control fieldwork, or state animal control association training offerings. All training may be out of town and overnight.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
- Knowledge of applicable state and local laws, criminal justice system, accepted law enforcement practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of animals and animal care and control practices, procedures, and requirements; verbal
- Skilled to effectively communicate with co-workers, local agencies and the general public;
- Must have writing skills to prepare reports; reading skills to comprehend state and local codes; listening skills to understand public concerns.
- Ability to make quick decisions and exercise sound judgment in matters involving legal liability.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.
- Needs to be able to operate office productivity machineries, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Must have the physical ability to perform heavy lifting up to 150 lbs.
- Must have adequate mobility to walk, run, climb, crawl, stoop, jump, stand, balance, or kneel as required to track and capture animals.
- Must have adequate visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle, read maps, track, and inspect animals, and perform patrols.
- Must have adequate hearing to communicate effectively by radio, phone, or in-person with complainants, other agencies, and the Animal Control Officer.
- Must be able to pass physical including standard hearing and vision tests.
Certifications or Licenses Required
- Must be willing to attend Animal Control Academy.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a long-wheel base truck.
Work Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Monday – Friday
- On-Call when needed
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full time employees. No benefits are offered to part time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.
Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.
Benefits Summary
Healthcare Insurance: Blue Cross of Alabama administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).
Coverage Type Employee’sPremium County’s Contribution
Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 59.00 $ 262.50
Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 143.50 $ 573.00
Dental Coverage: Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.
Life Insurance: Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.
Employee Retirement Plans: Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule
*Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.
Employee Clinic: Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County’s health insurance plan as their primary coverage.
Voluntary Plans are also available:
- Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)
- Vision Insurance
- College Counts
Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave:
*Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year
*Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work an on-call rotation schedule as a need?
- Yes
- No
Required Question