Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM -5 PM; On-Call rotation to include nights, weekends & holidays
Location: Kershaw County
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Responsible for enforcing animal and litter control for Kershaw County and serves the county in a multi-role responsibility. Under general supervision, enforces code regulations for the county regarding animals, litter, planning and zoning, and other regulations. Interprets and applies city ordinance regulations when applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Enforcement of state and local laws in relation to the impoundment and treatment of animals; assists the public in locating and handling animals; investigates and responds to public complaints and concerns; patrols and monitors assigned areas; and performs other animal control duties as assigned.
Investigates complaints relating to animal nuisances or dog bites, and endeavors to locate such animals, and also reports of neglect and cruelty to animals, and will be required to present cases before a Judge. Follow-up on prior violations to ensure correction and compliance with codes and laws.
Issues citations for failure to comply with ordinances regarding litter, animal control, and planning and zoning violations for county and city. Explains ordinances and procedures to the public, writes complete, legible, and accurate reports; enters data, retrieves information, and generates reports using a personal computer on a daily basis; fills out written logs.
Performs animal control officer duties as required; provides technical assistance to subordinates in difficult, technical or sensitive situations.
Assists the District Attorney staff in the prosecution of animal abuse cases; testifies in court as required.
Speaks to and meets with a variety of community, business and educational organizations to further goals of the program.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions and with life threatening situations.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work under adverse conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and alone at night; wear a designated uniform or Personal Protective Equipment and maintain a neat and clean appearance. Must be able to work on call, including holidays and weekends, work scheduled and emergency overtime, and report for duty in an emergency.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent, Minimum of 21 years of age. Must hold or obtain at minimum (within one (1) year of employment) a South Carolina Limited Duty Class 3 Advanced Certification. Must have a good credit and pass a criminal background check. Must live in the County of Kershaw, South Carolina. Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must also pass drug and polygraph testing.
Preferred
Knowledge in domestic animals and livestock.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Work involves reaching, stooping, bending, standing, walking, climbing and balancing. Requires the mental and/or physical ability to safely lift and maneuver not only animals, equipment as well; ability to reach, bend, and stretch; ability to work in an environment which has exposure to animal wastes, animal bites, and various cleaning and disinfecting chemicals and does not possess any severe allergic reactions.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange pertinent and vital information to co-workers. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from the supervisor. Includes giving instructions and assignments to subordinates.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read and prepare a variety of documents and reports using the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Has the ability to speak with co-workers and the general public with poise, voice control and confidence. Must be able to speak effectively to large groups. Voice and language must be clearly expressed so that radio transmission can be clearly understood.
Intelligence: Has the ability to learn and apply principles of rational systems such as criminal law in order to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions. Is able to communicate by way of two-way radio.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; determine time and weight; and apply algebraic principles.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Must have excellent hand/eye coordination. Requires the ability to operate motor vehicles.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of small items such as knobs, switches, needles, medicine vials, etc. Must be able to twist, push and pull knobs or switches, etc. Must have maximum levels of foot/hand/eye coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Has the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The member needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under high stress when confronted with emergency, dangerous, and life-threatening situations.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to speak clearly and must be able to hear low, monotone sounds such as whispers, blood pressure and lung sounds, etc.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of State Law and County Ordinances. Has knowledge of the activities related to law enforcement administration. Knows how to maintain vehicles and related equipment, supplies and materials. Is able to maintain accurate records of policies and procedures established by the department. Is able to communicate effectively, follow the instructions, and give instructions clearly and concisely on occasion. Has the ability to operate and maintain various equipment and machines, operating the same in a safe manner. Is able to work in varying degrees of adverse weather conditions. Knows how to operate two-way radio equipment. Is knowledgeable of radio codes and signals. Is able to work under highly stressful conditions.
Quality of work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interface with all County departments and divisions, co-workers and customers, and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Specific Duties and Responsibilities.”
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directive, County policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and on time with a minimum of tardiness and absences and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with County policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the County.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and County benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all County employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, customers, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the County and to project a good image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the County. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the County. Interfaces effectively with higher management, professionals, customers, and the general public.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Decision Making: Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the department. When a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not appear to be achieving the desired result, moves decisively and definitively to develop and implement alternatives.
Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of the department and County. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change.
Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.
Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of County policies regarding the department and County function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from subordinate staff.
Policy Formulation: Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the County and continually reviews department policies in order to ensure that any changes in County philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated. Also understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and department morale and performance. Works to see that established policies enhance same.
Kershaw County Employment Applications are only accepted for positions that are posted. Employment Applications should ONLY be submitted within the posting dates and must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date. Applications should ONLY be submitted online or to:
Any branch of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce
OR
ATTN: APPLICATIONS
Kershaw County Government Center
515 Walnut Street
Camden, SC 29020
Kershaw County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status. Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace.
