Special Operations Coordinator

Special Operations Coordinator

Salary

$66,331.00 - $77,110.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03831

Department

Department of Community Services

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

Gwinnett County Community Services Animal Control Special Operations Coordinator is responsible for enforcing local state, and federal animal regulations, supervising and supporting field personnel and community relations.

Essential Duties

• Supervising staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Preparing and approving incident reports and preparing reports and maintaining records of unit activity and logs of actions taken
• Overseeing and participating in the care, feeding, and disposal of animals in accordance with governing ordinances, federal and state laws and managing the control of contagious diseases within the facility
• Completing and submitting necessary paperwork while acting as a liaison for payroll, human resources, workers compensation and purchasing for the division
• Ensuring all accidents are reported to appropriate staff and all County forms are completed. This includes all reports to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Georgia Department of Human Health and Georgia Department of Natural Resources
• Performing inspections of animal control building, equipment, vehicles and workstations for cleanliness and service and ensuring proper usage
• Acting as liaison between public, government and business sectors when dealing with animal related problems and in providing educational programs
• Acting as a field training officer to new road officers and completing and maintaining all necessary training documents
• Issuing citations and written warnings to violators
• Conducting investigations related to animal cruelty, neglect, probation violations, and ordinance violations

Public Speaking Duties

• Be present and/or deliver presentations in animal control department public meetings, briefings, schools, and other events

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is C42(1) grade. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, Animal Science or other related degree AND

• Four years of recreation or animal control experience and two years of supervisory experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Valid drivers license

• CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible lead and related animal control experience
• ASP Baton Training
• Basic Chemical Capture Training
• Crematory Training
• Euthanasia Training

State Inmate Supervisor Training

• Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccine or Current Titer

• Defensive Driving Certification

• Preferred experience requirement

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Additional preferred requirements such as management/supervisory experience, licenses, and/or certifications

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a degree in Parks and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Senior Services, Animal Science or a related field?

• Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed bachelors degree in the specified fields of study
• Completed masters degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02

What is your Bachelors degree in?

03

How many years of experience do you have with animal cruelty investigations, animal bites, dangerous dog investigations, animal care/welfare, and staff training?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04

Describe your experience with animal cruelty investigations, animal bites, dangerous dog investigations, animal care/welfare, and staff training. If none, type N/A.

05

Do you have court case preparation experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your court case preparation experience. If none, type N/A.

07

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or

08

Describe your supervisory experience. If none, type N/A.

09

Do you have a current certification in any of the following areas? Type all that apply. Asp Baton Training, Basic Chemical Training, Crematory Training, Euthanasia Training, or Defensive Driving Certification.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com