Steve Berube

Experience

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  Harnett County Animal Services

  May 2001 - Apr 2023

  Trains and evaluates staff; directs the County’s Animal Control program to ensure the safety of citizens from stray, unvaccinated, unwanted, dangerous, nuisance and or rabid animals including wildlife and domestic animals; directs animal control officers in humane animal collection, care and disposal methods.Plans and directs the activities of the animal shelter including the feeding of animals, the cleaning and maintenance of pens and kennel area, releasing animals, adoption of animals, supervises staff in the destruction of vicious, diseased, and unclaimed animals in accordance with humane methods. Investigates cases of reported animal bites and cruelty to animals; issues warnings of possible ordinance violations to owners of unvaccinated or troublesome animals; testifies in court about possible ordinance violations. Patrols county; answers calls; transports injured animals or animals in violation of county ordinances to the county animal shelter. Communicates with other County staff and state agencies in matters relating to rabies control and other animal problems; acts as liaison with the municipalities of the county in helping to deal with their animal control problems in accordance with agreements that may be reached between the municipalities and the county.Implements the enforcement of the County Animal Control Ordinance through communication with news media, schools, civic and other organizations as the initial phase of making the public aware of the Ordinance.Explains county and state laws and ordinances to the general public; responds to complaints about services; conducts tours of the shelter; participates in public educational programs. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports; prepares and monitors budget; oversees purchasing and supply maintenance. Show less

  • Program Manager

    May 2014 - Apr 2023

  • Program Manager

    May 2014 - Apr 2023

  • Animal Control Officer

    May 2001 - Apr 2023
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  Harnett County NC

  Feb 2023 - now

  Operations Manager Solid Waste