GRANTS PASS, OR
Performs work related to the operation and maintenance of the County animal shelter; aids the public on matters concerning animals; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for performing general recordkeeping, public assistance and cleaning activities for the County animal shelter. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Director or designated supervisor who reviews work for quantity and quality. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification. Technicians will be responsible for overseeing the work of trustees during the daily operations of the shelter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)
1. Answers questions from the general public regarding animal shelter policies and procedures; relays animal control complaint information to the Animal Control Officers.
2. Performs animal intake by receiving unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals brought to the shelter.
3. Performs shelter maintenance including feeding/care of animals and the cleaning of kennels/cages.
4. Issues animal licenses; receives payments for fines/fees and issues receipts.
5. Processes animals for adoption; includes vaccination, diagnostics, administering medication, and temperament evaluation; includes adoption counseling.
6. Assists in supervising Community Corrections work crew and shelter volunteers.
7. Maintains necessary records of shelter activities, i.e. inputting complaints, issuing license notices, adoptions, shelter animal medical records, and caseload distribution for animal control officers.
8. Euthanizes animals; maintains/renews necessary permits; maintains strict control of all pharmaceutical products and their use in accordance with Drug Enforcement Administration regulations.
9. Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may direct community corrections work crews and/or shelter volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some knowledge of animal care, behavior, and handling; the laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing are preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent.
JOB IMPACT
The consequences of error could include exposure to litigation and/or public embarrassment due to the providing of inaccurate information to the public or mistreatment of an animal.
JOB CONTACTS
Incumbents in this position work directly with the general public and with the Public Health Department regarding the dog licensing program.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, understand oral and written instructions.
REASONING ABILITIES
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Deal courteously, effectively and patiently with animals, adults and children; use initiative and judgment; work independently; establish and maintain effective relationships with other County employees and promote awareness and provide information on public health issues relating to the animal shelter; maintain clean and sanitary kennels/cages; maintain necessary records.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s license; history of safe driving record.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Must pass pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation, including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Worksite euthanizes animals as needed and requires handling potentially vicious animals and the possibility of encountering animals having rabies, Lyme disease and cat scratch fever. Incumbents are required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, to perform unpleasant and physical work in the cleaning of kennels/cages and to lift 50-pound bags of dog/cat food. The position is impacted by uncontrollable workflow and interruptions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements outlined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WAGE
$17.48/hour
Qualifications
- High School Dip or GED
- Past experience working with animals