Applications are now being accepted for the position of:

Animal Shelter Attendant - Part-time

Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of animal care.
• Basic knowledge of animal diseases and behavior and proper and safe handling of animals.
• General knowledge of city streets.
• Pertinent State and local laws, codes, and regulations related to Animal Control.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, and standard office software.
• Principles of record keeping and report preparation.
• Effective written communication including proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Respond to difficult and sensitive requests and inquiries.
• Operate a variety of computer equipment including a computer and standard office software.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Determine disposition of unwanted or non-adoptable animals.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use a restraint pole, leash, rope, and humane traps.
• Handle and physically restraint animals.
• Assist with loading livestock in a trailer.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • operating assigned equipment and vehicles
  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination perception needed for:
    • making observations
    • communicating with others
    • reading and writing
    • operating assigned equipment and vehicles
    • answering questions
    • speaking in a clear and audible voice
• Maintain mental capacity which permits:
  • making sound decisions and using good judgment
  • communicating clearly
  • responding to questions
• Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve:
  • working closely with others
  • office work
  • working with the public
  • working under harsh weather conditions
• Ability to get along with other employees, ability to follow directions, and ability to work effectively under stress.

Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. High school graduate or GED required. Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; requires operating motorized vehicles.

Lift weight simulating animals (80 pounds) to waist height.

Lift 50 pound sack of food.

Lift/carry 80 pounds occasionally (less than 30% of the time or 1-100 times per day).

Lift/carry 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).

Lift/carry 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).

Position requires pushing a maximum force of 22 pounds.

Position requires pulling a maximum force of 22 pounds.

Starting Pay Rate: $10.38-14.53 / Hour.

Hours: Various hours, including weekends.

To apply, you must submit a City of Greenville application form. Resumes may only be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. Apply at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through e-mail to Jobapps@ci.greenville.tx.us; application forms are available on the City’s website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us (903)457-3118 or for TDD (903)457-3128.

Open Until Filled.