Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $20.39 Our Commitment•To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.•To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.•To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.•To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee’s needs and desires.•To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.What You’ll DoAs an Animal Care Technician (PAWS), you’ll support a safe, clean, and humane environment for Animals in a Government setting while helping the public navigate animal care services. Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service while participating in animal intakes, owner reclaims, adoptions, and providing accurate information and education as needed, monitoring shelter animals for health behavior concerns, as well as available kennel space, completing a thorough inventory of all animals in the shelter twice daily and communicating information regarding an animal's condition to staff and management, feeding and watering, cleaning and sanitizing kennels and equipment, monitoring animal health and behavior, assisting with intake and basic handling, and maintaining accurate logs.Required qualifications/skills:- Comfort working hands-on with Animals in a shelter environment- Ability to follow safety procedures, written instructions, and established protocols- Dependable attendance, teamwork, and customer-focused communication- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as needed during shiftsIf you’re looking for Part-time work with purpose and professionalism, apply today.Support That MattersRutherford County Government offers:- 401(k)- Competitive salary- Employee discounts- Employee Assistance Program