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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Animal Behavior Specialist works directly with the Animal Behavior Manager, volunteers, and other Shelter staff and stakeholders to observe, move, exercise, and generally help enhance the wellbeing of all dogs within the shelter, with the goal of placing each animal in a supportive home environment. The Animal Behavior Specialist will promote a friendly and professional environment where emphasis is placed on quality care, safety, education, compassion and efficient and collaborative teamwork. All responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with The Palm Springs Animal Shelter standards, policies, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Education and/or Experience
Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities
Required Licenses/Certifications
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Physical Demands:
Must be able to do repetitive walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and similar movements required. Must be able to lift 75 pounds to waist, and to physically restrain dogs weighing up to and including 100 lbs. Exposure to outside elements - sun, cold, wind, and noise is constant.
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$44k-51k (estimate)
03/15/2024
06/11/2024
psanimalshelter.org
PALM SPRINGS, CA
25 - 50
2011
DOUG KUNZ
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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