Special Operations Coordinator

Gwinnett County•Gwinnett County, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Gwinnett County Community Services Animal Control Special Operations Coordinator is responsible for enforcing local state, and federal animal regulations, supervising and supporting field personnel and community relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, Animal Science or other related degree
Four years of recreation or animal control experience
Two years of supervisory experience
Valid driver's license
CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Three years of progressively responsible lead and related animal control experience
ASP Baton Training
Basic Chemical Capture Training
Crematory Training
Euthanasia Training
State Inmate Supervisor Training
Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccine or Current Titer
Defensive Driving Certification
management/supervisory experience, licenses, and/or certifications

Responsibilities

Supervising staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
Preparing and approving incident reports and preparing reports and maintaining records of unit activity and logs of actions taken
Overseeing and participating in the care, feeding, and disposal of animals in accordance with governing ordinances, federal and state laws and managing the control of contagious diseases within the facility
Completing and submitting necessary paperwork while acting as a liaison for payroll, human resources, workers compensation and purchasing for the division
Ensuring all accidents are reported to appropriate staff and all County forms are completed. This includes all reports to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Department of Human Health and Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Performing inspections of animal control building, equipment, vehicles and workstations for cleanliness and service and ensuring proper usage
Acting as liaison between public, government and business sectors when dealing with animal related problems and in providing educational programs
Acting as a field training officer to new road officers and completing and maintaining all necessary training documents
Issuing citations and written warnings to violators
Conducting investigations related to animal cruelty, neglect, probation violations, and ordinance violations
Be present and/or deliver presentations in animal control department public meetings, briefings, schools, and other events