SALARY: $56,264.00 Annually

Closing Date: 11/19/2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in a field of study related to animal welfare, business administration, criminal justice and two years' experience in animal welfare, or a closely related field or four years' experience in animal welfare or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of a drug screen, a physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances.

Must successfully pass the forty - hour minimum standards training course and become certified as an Animal Control Officer through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) within six (6) months of date of hire.

Must successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA within six (6) months of date of hire. Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.