--- title: Animal Services Specialist at City of Tallahassee description: City of Tallahassee is hiring for the Animal Services Specialist role in Tallahassee, FL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/animal-services-specialist-at-city-of-tallahassee-01a1d88a-a505-7289-a06e-6ddc8f5b330a date: 2026-11-14T06:15:10Z og_description: Join City of Tallahassee as Animal Services Specialist in Tallahassee, FL. Pays $20K–$50.7K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fc83d1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | City of Tallahassee | | **Location** | Tallahassee, FL | | **Salary** | $20K/yr - $50.7K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for City of Tallahassee. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for City of Tallahassee. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $62,000 a year (median $52,000). ## Description ### About Us Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida. The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area. ### Apply On Or Before Apply on or before 11:59 pm on Friday November 27, 2026 ### Department Name Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs ### Job Specifications Are you passionate about animal welfare, dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and committed to making a positive difference in your community? The City Tallahassee Animal Services Center is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Animal Services Specialist to join our team. The Animal Services Specialist performs specialized work involving the care, handling, and maintenance of animals held in temporary custody at the Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Services Center. This position plays an essential role in providing humane sheltering and responsible animal care for more than 5,000 animals annually, while supporting public service operations that respond to over 50,000 service requests each year. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills, knowledge of animal handling and small animal care, and an understanding of general animal center and kennel operations and maintenance. This position requires a commitment to animal welfare, public safety, teamwork, and the delivery of professional, courteous service to the community. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide daily care, humane handling, and appropriate sheltering for animals in temporary custody. - Perform kennel duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining safe and sanitary animal housing areas. - Monitor animals for signs of illness, injury, stress, or behavioral concerns and recognize potential health and safety issues involving impounded animals. - Assist with front office operations, including responding to public inquiries, providing information, and delivering courteous, professional customer service. - Work collaboratively with team members to ensure the efficient operation of the animal services facility and the delivery of quality animal care. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**   - Knowledge of animal handling, small animal care, and humane sheltering practices. - The ability to recognize potential animal health, behavioral, and safety concerns. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. - The ability to perform both kennel and front office duties. - The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced public service environment. - The ability to follow supervisory direction, established procedures, and applicable safety requirements. This position requires flexibility and the ability to perform a variety of duties in both animal care and customer service settings. Employees must be prepared to work directly with animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and needs, while also assisting members of the public with professionalism and courtesy. Work is assigned and performed under the direction of a supervisor. Performance is reviewed and evaluated through direct observation and the effectiveness of results obtained. If you are passionate about animal welfare, enjoy helping people, and want to contribute to a team dedicated to serving animals and the community, we encourage you to explore the opportunity to become an Animal Services Specialist with the City of Tallahassee For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to [Animal Services Specialist](https://www.talgov.com/uploads/public/documents/employment/specs/027.pdf). ### Minimum Training & Experience Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and two years of experience in human care giving, animal care, animal grooming, animal control enforcement or similar experience with animals; or possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent recognized certificate and three years of direct customer service experience, combined with responsible personal pet ownership of at least one year; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Responsible personal pet ownership must be documented via presentation of records from a veterinarian, kennel, etc., reflecting ownership and care (vaccinations, neutering, spaying or wellness check-ups) over at least one year. ### Necessary Special Requirements Within one year of employment, must obtain Euthanasia certification. ### Salary Range $20.0000 to $50.7388/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $27.7259/hour. ### Driver's License Requirements Must possess a valid Class-E State driver's license at the time of appointment. ### Benefits Information The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave - Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans - Paid holidays - Tuition reimbursement - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life and long-term disability insurance - Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans *Note: OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City's benefits programs.* ### How To Apply Visit [Talgov.com/Employment](https://www.talgov.com/employment/employment) click on the ‘Apply Today’ button, then navigate to ‘My Job Applications’ icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume. If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City’s Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Veterans’ Preference: Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans' Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening. Accommodation for Persons with a Disability: If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline. ## Skills - Animal Care - Cleaning - Animal Handling - Teamwork - Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture) - Interpersonal Skills - Sanitation - Public Safety - Animal Welfare - Supervisory Skills - Workforce Development - Front Office - Operations and Maintenance - Workplace Safety - Test-Driven Development (Tdd) - Immunization Administration - Store Presentation - Human Resources - Grooming - Animal Health - Communication - Flexibility - Customer Service - Small Animal Medicine ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave ## Related - [Government & Public Safety jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/government-and-public-safety?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Law Enforcement jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/government-and-public-safety/law-enforcement?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Animal Control Officer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/government-and-public-safety/law-enforcement/animal-control-officer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158029 jobs - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26973 jobs - [Tallahassee, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/tallahassee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3126 jobs ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158029 jobs - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26973 jobs - [Tallahassee, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida/tallahassee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3126 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)