Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $18.23 - $22.25 Hourly Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 25, 2022 The Opportunity: *only apply for this position once* OVERVIEW: This Work Matters! In the Department of Community Services at Multnomah County, we look for people who can grow, think, lead, and inspire. We have a culture that thrives on diversity and rewards commitment to public service. We seek leaders, achievers, and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. Our Animal Services division is currently looking for experienced and self-motivated team players to fill two (2) part-time (0.6 FTE) and two (2) full-time (1.0 FTE) Animal Technician 1 positions at its shelter in Troutdale, Oregon. Do you consider yourself both an animal person and a people person? As an Animal Technician 1, you take pride in cleaning and disinfecting animal kennel areas. You know how critical it is to follow strict animal health standards of care, and you pride yourself on how well you complete this important work while maintaining a low stress environment for the animals. Animal Services is transforming its operations and approach to an equitable service model that focuses on under-resourced communities and removing barriers to pet adoptions or other placements. As part of this transformation, an Animal Technician 1 must be open to understanding culturally responsive practices and implementing changes in our operations that decrease the overall length of animal stays. In this role, you will: Clean and feed animals according to the type and the condition of the animal. Clean and disinfect public areas and animal quarters (inside and outside), such as kennels, cages, crates, runs, holding areas, baths, walls, and floors. Process intake of shelter animals, such as vaccinating, scanning, and weighing dogs and cats, and understanding warning signals in order to maintain safety. Provide daily walks for shelter dogs. Work with the public to help find and reunite lost pets with owners. Prepare and restock materials on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who: Has work experience handling animals, such as kennel work or animal welfare work. Demonstrates the ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment. Has a strong work ethic with a commitment to consistency, timeliness and follow-through. Enjoys working on a team. Who we are: Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals. We are the only open door shelter in Portland and the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County. We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon. What we can offer you: Imagine working to better the lives of people and animals, being challenged to help educate the community about animal welfare best practices, and developing your skills and experience. With us, you will be challenged. You will be encouraged to excel. You will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. And you will be proud to be a part of the Multnomah County Animal Services team, dedicated to providing equitable services to the public and ensuring high quality care for the animals in our shelter. At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND Six (6) months of experience performing physical work in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Six (6) months of work experience in dealing directly with the public in a service-oriented position. Demonstrated understanding of animal welfare and rescue work, including animal sheltering processes. Experience working with volunteers. Knowledge of animal behavior and health, and safe animal handling techniques. Experience operating computers and office equipment, and performing related clerical duties. Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service. *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position . Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date. SCREENING AND EVALUATION: The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission: Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application. Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid. A Cover Letter (optional): This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed. Note for internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates. A phone screen, oral exam, supplemental screening or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates Consideration of top candidates/Interviews Professional reference checks Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime. Location: Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 Schedule: The shelter operates seven (7) days per week. Staff members work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM. The work schedules for current vacancies are: Schedule 1 (part-time): Monday 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Schedule 2 (part-time): Wednesday 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM Friday 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM Schedule 3 (full-time): Monday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Wednesday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Schedule 4 (full-time): Wednesday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM *Note: these schedules may be subject to change. Questions? Angie Larson, Recruiter Department of Community Service angie.r.larson@multco.us Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Angie Larson Email: angie.r.larson@multco.us Phone: 1 (503) 9880302 x80302 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 6062 - Animal Technician 1