To oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances and to investigate cases of mistreatment, nuisance and other breaches of the animal control ordinances.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB REFERENCE NO:          JPB2-22-82

JOB TITLE:                            Quarantine Officer  

MINISTRY:                           Ministry of Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Heritage,

Religious Affairs & The Environment

DEPARTMENT:                     Agriculture

LOCATION:                           Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances and to investigate cases of mistreatment, nuisance and other breaches of the animal control ordinances. The incumbent has to control abandoned, dangerous, feral, stray and unattended animals and to enforce the Plant Health Act and Subsidiary regulations with the goal of preventing the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine significance.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-clearances, posts entry quarantine of agriculture articles
• Enforces by way of inspections, the regulatory system for control of inter-island movement of plants and animals, plant and animal products and by-products, and other materials within and out of the Turks and Caicos Islands
• Plans, conducts and/or supervises various treatments and remedial measures, such as disinfection, sterilization, fumigation, hot and cold water treatments, irradiation of regulated articles for plant and animal pest and diseases; validates treatments and identifies when regulated sites, facilities and commodities shall be inspected or re-inspected.
• Captures and removes stray, uncontrolled, feral or abused animals from undesirable situations, using nets, traps, snares or tranquilizer darts as necessary
• Euthanizes diseased (diseases of public health and veterinary public health significance), unclaimed or severely injured animals
• Properly examine documents for the issuance of dog licences
• Examines animal licences and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with the animal health and animal welfare laws.
• Examines animals for injuries or malnourishment and arrange for all necessary veterinary treatment.
• Investigating reports of animal attacks, animal cruelty or animal nuisances.
• Conducting witness interviews, evidence collection and report writing.
• Issues warnings as it relates to breaches of animal welfare and other related offenses or contact the police to request arrests where appropriate.
• Writes reports of activities and maintain files of impoundments and disposition of animals.
• Answers inquiries from the public as it relates to animal control operations.
• Contacts animal owners to inform them of their pets at the animal holding facilities.
• Educates the public about animal welfare, animal control, plant health laws and regulations
• Provides professional management and supervision for day-to-day facility operations and staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained and follow policies and procedures; and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Adheres to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.
• Performs any other functions assigned by superiors.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29^th JULY, 2022