Environmental Services Officer I
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Salary: $17.57 Hourly Location : Effingham, SC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00462 Fund-Department: Environmental Services Division-Slot: Environmental Services Officer I Opening Date: 09/06/2024 Under occasional supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of conducting animal, litter, rabies and vector control activities, enforcing all applicable codes and laws. Assists in supervising assigned inmate crew members. Reports to the Environmental Services Officer II. Performs daily animal, litter, rabies and vector control activities, enforcing all applicable County, state and federal procedures, codes and laws. Investigates complaints and issues tickets/citations to offenders; participates in prosecution of offenders; refers community health hazards to proper authorities. Sprays chemicals for the control of the mosquito population. Captures and maintains all dangerous or potentially dangerous animals at the County shelter; investigates all animal bites; euthanizes animals as appropriate according to County codes. Receives and responds to complaints and requests for service form County citizens concerning environmental services. Receives and dispatches calls and information to officers in the field. Assists in supervising the inmate litter removal program; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; and recommending employee discipline. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; offers advice and assistance as needed. Transports inmates to work areas. Enforces safety protocols and guidelines. Maintains all division records and prepares required reports. Remains on-call after regular working hours; works weekends as required. Attends meetings, workshops and training classes as appropriate. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including requests for services, logs, incident reports, accident reports, activity reports, vehicle maintenance forms, citations, tickets, inmate reports, memos, correspondence, etc. Operates a variety of equipment such as a vehicle, bus, ULV spray equipment, two-way radio, inmate transportation equipment, copier, typewriter, camera, calculator, telephone, cap/stun gun, hand tools, trap equipment, lawn mower, weed eater, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, inmates, County management staff and employees, County Council, vendors, S. C. DHEC personnel, Magistrate's Office personnel, law enforcement/emergency response personnel, medical personnel, attorneys, hospital personnel, and the general public. May coordinate the Adopt-a-Highway Program. Participates in warrant executions with the Magistrate's Office. Promotes rabies clinics and other special projects and programs. Performs general grounds and maintenance duties as necessary, including cutting grass and removing weeds. Performs related duties as required. Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have the ability to obtain state certification as a Limited Duty Officer and obtain a valid state CDL license during orientation period. Minimum pesticide training is required with certification as Pesticide Applicator a prerequisite to further advancement. All applicants must furnish a ten-year driving history at time of interview. Full Benefits List