What is it like to work in Madison County? > Pictured above is the Madison County Employee Social Committee:  (from top left) Jan Franklin, Audrey Williams, Sylvia Riddle, Kary Ledford, and Lynn Bowles.  They work to keep the climate of "family" everpresent amongst county employees.


Madison County Government offers a variety of benefits to its employees. Background tests and drug screening is used as a precondition to employment. Madison County is an equal opportunity employer.


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Current Vacancies


1) Animal Shelter Worker

LOCATION: Madison County Animal Shelter

HOURS: Part-time (18 hours bi-weekly)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Keeps the animal shelter clean and pleasant for both the animals and visitors. Performs duties as needed to help maintain a well operating animal shelter, in order to help alleviate the problem of homeless animals of Madison County. Duties include but not limited to the following: Feeds and waters the animals daily. Cleans and disinfects dog and puppy runs daily. Cleans and disinfects cat cages daily. Washes dishes and laundry daily. Performs general cleaning i.e. tidying the office area, storeroom, washroom, and cleaning the bathroom. Socializes and pets the animals. Examines the animals and reports any visible signs of illness or injury. Answers the phone and helps people with questions concerning adoptions, animal surrendering, spay/neuter programs, rabies vaccinations, etc. Takes messages for animal control. Adopts out animals to loving homes, filling out paperwork and giving the necessary information. Takes in surrendered animals, filling out paperwork and getting information about the animal.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of public health rabies control laws. Working knowledge of animal collection and disposal methods. Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to animal control. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public. Ability to read, interpret, and explain rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit North Carolina state Employment Application (PD 107) to:
Madison County Animal Shelter
attn: Robert Davidson
389 Long Branch Road
Marshall, NC 28753


2) In Home Aide
Description of Duties: Responsible for providing home-based services to elderly and disabled clients. Services include: cooking, house cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, bathing, etc.

Minimum Training and Experience: Must be 18 years of age. Require high school diploma or GED. Prior experience providing personal care services and exposure to elderly/disabled population preferred. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and own transportation.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled.

Application Process: An Application Form must be submitted to Chris Maney, Director or Peggy Balding, Supervisor
Madison County Dept. of Community Services
462 Long Branch Road
Marshall, NC 28753

For additional information and/or to obtain an application please call (828) 649-2722.




Madison County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


 
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