Job Opening for Director of Animal Service in Hardin County

The following ad was hidden in The Courier this week-

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

HARDIN COUNTY DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES

Hardin County is now accepting applications fro the position of Director of Animal Services. Applications and position qualifications may be obtained in the office of Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis, 465 Mail Street, Savannah, TN. Applications must be accompanied by a resume and will be accepted in the County Mayor’s Office until 4:30 p.m. on February 1*, 2008.

*(Changed to February 8, 2008 after it was pointed out that the 1st of February was one day after the last scheduled Courier Ad.)

Hardin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The following "position qualifications" were obtained from the Mayor’s Office -

DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES
JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Absolute Requirements:

High school diploma
Supervisory experience in animal control necessary
Minimum of one year of work experience involving public contact
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to plan and organize
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license
Background search permits deputizing and bonding
Compassion for animals

Preferred Requirements:

Advanced education
Certified in euthanasia
Criminal scene and cruelty investigation

As a matter of information, if you should contact the Mayor’s Office for a copy of a Job Description for this Director of Animal Services you will find that their isn’t one.

Respectfully submitted for your consideration,

Uncle Ted