Jobs with Wake County

Work Schedule/Location: Saturdays, Sundays and evenings as necessary to accommodate volunteer schedule requirements/Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center (820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC)

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Office Administration or related field and two years of experience in administrative support; or equivalent.

Special Requirements: A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience developing, organizing and managing a 200-member volunteer program for a publicly-owned and operated, full-service, animal care and welfare facility; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to work well and thrive with the public in a one-on-one, fast-paced and dynamic environment; excellent organization and time management skills; proven team-building and conflict-resolution skills; the ability to listen to the public and respond in a positive manner as well as a genuine love for the care and well being of animals.

Duties: Serve as the Animal Center Volunteer Coordinator; attract, develop and retain a dedicated, enthusiastic and well-trained team of volunteers to support animal care and welfare programs and services offered at the Wake County Animal Center; foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment between staff and volunteers to optimize the care and welfare provided for animals at the Animal Center. The success of this position will be measured quantitatively in terms of the number of new volunteers recruited to the program annually; number of volunteer hours logged monthly and annually; number of volunteers that remain active in the program after six months and after one year. In addition, the success of the position will be measured qualitatively through volunteer surveys conducted two times per year. program after 6 months and after one year. In addition, the success of the position will be measured qualitatively through volunteer surveys conducted two times per year.

Typing Test Information

(For positions that specifically state Test Required)

ALL candidates who would like to be considered for a position must take the required typing test.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that Wake County Human Resources receives completed typing test documentation by the position's closing date. Failure to complete the required typing test by the position closing date will eliminate you from further consideration for the desired position.

Applicants may take a typing test at any testing center (i.e., Employment Security Commission, Temporary Staffing Office, Career Development Center, etc.) that can provide documentation of typing words-per-minute (wpm) speed. If taken at any other location besides the Wake County Human Resources Office, the typing test results must be submitted on company letterhead and must indicate test date, typing wpm, and contact person. Typing test results will not be considered valid without proper documentation.

If completing the typing test in the Wake County Human Resources Office, applicants must contact Human Resources by calling (919) 856-6090 to schedule the typing test. The Human Resources Department is located in the Wake County Office Building, Suite 300, 336 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, NC.

Applicants may re-test and submit a new test score per day, until satisfied. The most recent score, which is received by Wake County Human Resources and regardless of test results, will remain on file for (6) months.

This publication lists positions with Wake County Government for which applications are currently being accepted. It is published weekly, except when there are no vacancies or during any week the Wake County Offices are closed for two or more days. Applications may be obtained from Human Resources, Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building, Suite 300, 336 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh, N.C. 27602, (919) 856-6090, Monday thru Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm, except holidays. They may also be downloaded from this web site in the How to Apply section. Information about current vacancies is available by accessing this web site at www.wakegov.com. Wake County applications must be received by the closing date indicated for each position. A separate application must be submitted for each position listed; however, copies are acceptable. Faxed applications are accepted at (919) 856-6256. Please indicate the job number and position title when applying.