The City of Americus is a local municipal government that serves a population of 17,041, with 150 full time and 12 part time employees. We are an innovative, clean, and safe city where our citizens enjoy a good quality of life. We are committed to creating an outstanding level of opportunities for our diverse population, and to also provide quality governmental services, cultivate economic development, and promote quality jobs and successful businesses.

The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Animal Control Officer.  The beginning salary is $ 26,881.00 annually ($12.92/ hr.).

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: responding to incoming calls concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites/attacks, potential animal cruelty/abuse, animals in distress, stray/nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild/dangerous animals, sick/injured animals, loose livestock, or other complaints; investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and initiates problem resolution; assists in locating lost animals; to patrol city roads to locate and pick up stray animals or reptiles; assists animals in problem situations; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals/reptiles; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife; removes dead animals from roads; and enforces the provisions of all applicable animal control codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in basic veterinary care; six months’ experience in animal husbandry or closely related field.  Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. A thorough background check will be required. Proof of requirements must be provided at time of applying. 

HOW TO APPLY: The deadline to submit an application is Monday, August 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Resumes will not be accepted without an application. You may obtain a copy of the full job description, and submit an Official Application for Employment by contacting the City of Americus Human Resources Department located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709 (3rd Floor, Suite 301), or by phone at 229-924-4411 ext. 250.

BENEFITS: The City of Americus offers an excellent benefits package which includes life, health, dental, and vision insurance (including telemedicine); a full service health and wellness program (which includes local gym access, special programs and events, and access to 2 health coaches), 457B Deferred Compensation and GMA Retirement plan.

EEOC: The City of Americus is an equal employment opportunity provider, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Americus will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.