COUNTY OF VICTORIA

ANIMAL SERVICES

7812 NE Zac Lentz Parkway (PetSmart location)

Victoria, TX 77904

Position: Animal Services Adoption Coordinator 2024

Full-time Position Salary: $15.50 Non-Exempt Open until filled

Primary Objectives

This is a grant funded position which will be focused on off-site adoptions at PetSmart in Victoria TX. This position is funded for 1 year. Facilitates adoptions for Victoria County Animal Services Department by evaluating both the potential adopter as well as the animal in an effort to find the best possible match. Coordinates and manages logistics of PetSmart adoption events/activities for Victoria County Animal Services (VCAS). This position will be required to work every weekend. Hours may be flexible.

The ideal applicant must be enthusiastic with a strong work ethic, have leadership skills and superior customer service. The ability to work under pressure under changing circumstances is essential. The applicant must be self-motivated and detail oriented.

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the moderate supervision of Animal Services Director and Animal Services Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with clients and PetSmart employees in a diplomatic and tactful manner in order to assist with the adoption process.
• Must be able to remove personal opinions/views/judgments in order to make the appropriate animal/client match in professional manner.
• Data entry of all items relating to the approval of animal adoptions using multiple data collection programs.
• Identifies animal needs during the adoption process and makes the appropriate arrangements, if needed, prior to completing adoption.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment at offsite and adoption venues.
• Set up and break down of events required.
• Get animals ready for adoption event each week prior to weekend adoption events.
• Ability to handle and work with dogs and cats of all breeds, size and temperament.
• Maintain event supplies, including adoption kits, forms, carriers and stock Off-site adoptions kit.
• Must adhere to PetSmart grant and County rules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED and minimal (1 year) experience preferred.

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to provide accurate information to the public at all times.

· Ability to handle and work with dogs and cats of all breeds, size and temperament.

· Must adhere to the department dress code.

· Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and PetSmart Employees.

· Must have good oral and written skills.

· General knowledge of care, cleaning and housing of domestic dogs and cats.

· Ability to or

· Ability to be diplomatic and informative.

· Maturity, good judgment and a professional disposition.

· Must be computer literate (working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel).

· Must have excellent phone etiquette.

· Must be comfortable handling transaction fees and recording information appropriately.

· Retail sales and/or customer service experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Employees sit some of the time and may walk or stand for long periods of time.

· This is medium work requiring some physical agility such as: walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.

· Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, taste and/or smell, ability to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly, and detailed hearing requirements - hear detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Up to 10 - Occasionally

Up to 25 - Occasionally

Up to 50 - Occasionally

Up to 100 - Seldom or never

100 or more - Seldom or never

Environmental Exposures

Work near moving mechanical parts - Seldom or never

Work in high, precarious places - Seldom or never

Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally

Outdoor weather conditions - Occasionally

Extreme Cold, non-weather - Occasionally

Extreme Heat, non-weather - Occasionally

Noise Level - Moderate

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Apply to Human Resources, Victoria County Courthouse. EEOE. No phone calls please.
Applications are required. Employment Applications can be found online under the employment jobs link or www.vctx.org/employment.

Victoria County Human Resources

115 N. Bridge St., Room 127
Victoria, TX 77901

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Every weekend

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, TX 77904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person