Environmental Services Officer II - Florence County SC

Job Description

The Environmental Services Officer II is responsible for assisting in the effective operations of the Environmental Control office.

Essential Functions:

• Trains and oversees the daily activities of subordinate Environmental Services Officers and assigned inmates; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel and resources; acting on employee problems and concerns; and recommending employee disciplinary actions.
• Receives incoming calls from the general public concerning complaints and requests. Input caller information into database, and dispatch the call to the assigned officer in the area.
• Processes calls and work orders for services such as, but not limited to, setting animal traps, picking up animals, animal cruelty investigations, and litter related requests. 
• Issues animal and litter related citations to offenders, and prosecute cases in court.
• Receives and responds to FOIA requests. 
• Reconciles and prepares deposits for the Treasurer’s Office for donations and collected adoption/reclaimed pet fees.
• Prepares and submits bi-weekly timesheets for payroll.
• Prepares the monthly on-call schedule.
• Assists in mosquito abatement program.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Assists in euthanasia of animals at the shelter.
• Keeps accurate records of euthanization drugs at time of use.
• Works with Magistrate office to obtain warrants for service.
• Issues citations/warrants.
• Makes Court appearances at Magistrate Court in response to issued citations.
• Works on-call on rotational basis.
• Interacts with a variety of individuals, vendors, law enforcement agencies, medical facilities, hospitals, county officials, attorneys, SC DHEC, and the general public. 
• Documents all situations in system.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends trainings to stay current on regulations.
• Instructs the public on the importance of rabies vaccination, spray/nueter programs, and micro-chipping.
• In the absence of Environmental Services Manager, designate responsibilities of staff.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Requires a high school diploma supplemented by two years of experience in environmental services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must obtain state certification as a Limited Duty Class 3 Basic Officer within four months of hire.
• State certification as a Limited Duty Class 3 Advanced Officer is preferred.
• Must possess or obtain a S.C. Category 8-Public Health Pest Control pesticide applicator license within one year of hire.
• Must obtain SCACCA Humane Euthanasia certification within six months of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 5%.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retiree Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities