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Jobs in Animal Control

Wakulla County Animal Services
Animal Control Officer

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for
a full-time Animal Control Officer within the Department of Public Safety.

Qualified applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and two years of
experience in animal welfare or control environment, public health, law enforcement or a related field such as humane society, veterinary office, or kennel. Must be able to lift animals and equipment in excess of 75 pounds. Must be able to use a two-way radio. Must currently hold a valid Florida Animal Control Officer Certification, including Chemical Capture and Euthanasia training. Applicants may be permitted to obtain the certifications listed above within 6 months of employment. Experience involving intensive public contact is desirable. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants must pass a background investigation, drivers license history, and drug screening. Must be available to work weekends, early and late shifts, periodically be “on-call”, and available on short notice.

Starting salary is $10.01 an hour. To apply, send a Wakulla County employment
application to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1263, Crawfordville, FL 32326. Applications
may be obtained by visiting our website at www.mywakulla.com or can be picked up at the County Administrator’s office located at 3093 Crawfordville Highway,
Crawfordville, FL. If you have questions regarding qualifications and/or duties and
responsibilities, you may contact Deborah DuBose at 850.926.9500. Veteran’s preference will be given to qualified applicants.

Wakulla County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. This advertisement will remain open until position is filled.

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Brevard County Animal Services
Animal Care Center Supervisor
$36,849 – $64,749

Brevard County, Florida is seeking a highly motivated and forward looking shelter manager dedicated to improving the quality of animal care within the larger of the two County shelters. We serve a population of 536,000 with an intake of approximately 15,000 animals annually in the Melbourne, Florida area. The ideal candidate will be committed to the move of the organization towards one that considers the quality of care of shelter animals as a basis for our shelter policies and programs.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in the Natural Sciences, Animal Science, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field PLUS (4) four years of experience in animal care environment, which includes two (2) years as a supervisor in an animal care center. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Must possess or obtain State of Florida certification in animal euthanasia within nine (9) months of employment. Must have a valid Florida operator’s license and have no record of a felony conviction. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man made disaster which may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. For job details and to apply go to http: http://www.brevardcounty.us/easy. Last day to apply: August 31, 2010.

Brevard County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Halifax Humane Society (HHS)
Executive Director

HHS is located on Florida’s east central coast 50 miles from Orlando, and serves the ½ million citizens of the greater Daytona Beach area with 7 municipal contracts for housing and care of stray, impounded animals. The facility is an open door shelter, and will handle 13,000 animals this year with a euthanasia rate of 60%. The organization is governed by a 14 member board of directors; currently employs 42 staff members, and has 150 active volunteers. A spay/neuter clinic is located on site, and thrift store off site. Annual budget of $2 million.

Requirements: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a similar humane society or animal shelter environment is preferred.

Interested parties should send their resume, references and salary requirements to the society’s president at MelStack@bellsouth.net before July 30, 2010.

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Halifax Humane Society (HHS)
Special Events Manager
Coordinate event logistics, implement event plans & develop strategies for successful fundraising events. Coordinate logistics, scheduling, staffing; serve as lead contact with all volunteers; serve as internal point person of donor benefit events; coordinate with Development Director on cultivating vendors & donors to reach our financial goals; manage po’s/invoices on special events; secure event entertainment & speakers; interface w/ Communications Director to ensure pre/post event publicity; develop timelines for event print materials & production; develop timelines for major mailings, coordinating list generation in database; and participate in all events as needed.

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Halifax Humane Society (HHS)
Development Director
Sustain, improve & facilitate all development activities to increase 2010 revenue by 10%. Seek viable new fundraising opportunities. Manage routine correspondence and communications with donors. Provide input into strategic plans, the budgeting process, and Internet presence. Professionally represent our organization by optimizing and cultivating appropriate development activities and professional relationships in the business, defense, public and private sectors of Volusia. Grant writing, direct mail campaigns, estate planning, capitol campaign and bequest experience required.

Interested parties for the Special Events Manager and Development Director should send their resume, references and salary requirements to Diane Michael at diane@thecallangrp.com.

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