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SalaryCLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Animal Control Operations AssistantSALARY:
$46,683.25 - $60,380.89DEPARTMENT:
Animal ControlOpening Date:
02/01/2024Closing Date:
02/15/2024 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, performs administrative support tasks for the Director, Animal Control. Maintains all social media content for the department. Utilizes social media to promote adoptions, events, and overall departmental visibility. Oversees and develops Animal Control’s volunteer and foster programs. Plans and coordinates events such as adoptions, educational seminars, and fundraisers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the public with information regarding Animal Control policies and laws as well as facilitating the process of reclaiming or adopting animals.
Manages and updates the “Adoptable Pets” pages on the Macomb County website and accompanying social media outlets.
Manages all social media outlets including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Promotes the Macomb County Animal Control in a positive manner.
Oversees the Animal Control volunteer program including recruiting and retaining new volunteers, onboarding, scheduling, and maintaining files and other documentation for said program.
Administers the Animal Control foster program.
Plans and coordinates Animal Control events such as adoptions, educational seminars, department meetings, and fundraisers.
Assists with delivery of presentations at educational seminars, Board of Commissioners meetings, and the Office of the County Executive.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Sciences, or related field
- Three (3) years of professional experience with social media marketing, community outreach, volunteer program coordination, or similar experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Sciences, or related field
- Previous Animal Control experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Preferred Licenses or Certifications
- None
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
- Local, state, and federal animal laws
- Handling and caring for animals
- Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other computer applications
- Social media outlets including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Skill in:
- Operating personal computers with current versions of Word, Excel, and other software and computer applications designed for departmental marketing
- Professional interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff, the public, and other animal organizations
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Calendar management, data entry, and spreadsheets
- Organization and time management
- Analytical research and presentation
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
- Organization and problem-solving skills
- Marketing & creativity
Ability to:
- Maintain composure under stressful situations
- Maintain a high level of accuracy with attention to detail
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: O
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: O
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: O
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: F/C
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
Up to 10 pounds: O
Up to 50 pounds: O
More than 50 pounds: O
Over 100 pounds: O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: O
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS:
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
