Office: Animal Control
Salary: $50,000 Annual/Full Time
Announcement Date: 02/17/2026
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Directs the daily activities including investigations of complaints and biting animals.
- Provides proper training for Animal Control Officers.
- Assists in preparation of the department’s annual budget.
- Enforces state and local laws regarding animal control.
- Assists with animal abuse or neglect cases and may provide court testimony.
- Assists Director in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for all phases of activities within the department.
- Ensures compliance of program activities to pertinent codes, regulations and guidelines. Monitors issues related to animal control and care and evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedural improvements.
- Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Four years (4) years of animal control or related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Fairfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Fairfield County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Fairfield County.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development/Training
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
Apply Online For Animal Enforcement Manager (018-000-001)