Company Description

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace

Job Description

Do you love to work with and around animals and help them find their “forever home?” The City of Lynn Haven is seeking an Animal Care Technician to perform various duties relating to animal care, such as cleaning and maintaining the City animal control facility, and the feeding and general care of all animals placed in the City's care. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and can lift 50 pounds. Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to represent the shelter to the public.
Note: Some adverse working conditions are associated with this position, including exposure to or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, hazardous materials or chemicals, noxious odors and fumes, poisonous plants, dangerous animals, confined spaces, elevated noise levels, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work may require some combination of standing, sitting, walking, running, climbing, reaching, crawling, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pulling, pushing, repetitive motions, and exerting force in situations involving domesticated animals and wildlife.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning and maintaining of the City animal control facility.
• Intake, feeding and maintaining all animals placed within the City's care.
• Meets with the public and provides basic information about adoptions or other shelter functions and services.
• Helps maintain cleanliness of shelter vehicles when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of formal or informal experience working with animals.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to handle animals safely and effectively or the ability to learn how to handle animals in a controlled setting.
• Must be able to deal courteously with the public.
• Must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions as described.

Benefits

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $100,000 of Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (MetLife)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).