Animal Care Worker Examination

 APPROVED C.S.C. MINUTES 08/25/2023   de                 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER CS2023-080
 
ANIMAL CARE WORKER                            (OPEN)

 Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, of an open competitive examination for the above classification.
 

 
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023.
 
FILING PERIOD MAY BE EXTENDED BY THE DISCRETION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICE. THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
 
THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION'S POLICY IS THAT NO LATE FILING WILL BE ALLOWED.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE:    At the time of submitting an application, copies of the following items are required to be uploaded as attachments to that application:
 

1. Proof of Education (as provided herein)
2. DD-214 or other materials to prove veteran’s status (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking veteran’s preference points
3. Proof of Residency (as described herein) only required if the applicant is seeking residency credit; and
4. A valid Driver’s License
    
    

NOTE: YOU ARE NOT APPLYING FOR AN IMMEDIATE JOB OPENING. YOU ARE APPLYING TO TAKE AN EXAMINATION WHICH WILL BE USED TO CREATE AN ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. THAT LIST WILL BE USED FOR FUTURE HIRES IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.

 
LIFE OF THE ELIGIBILITY LIST
The life of the eligibility list from this examination will not exceed one year from the date the list is established.  Candidates will remain eligible for no more than one year from the date they have been added to the eligibility list.
 
 
 NOTE:     All correspondence, notifications, and certifications will be made with applicants via email.  Any updates of email or your online profile must be made at :


 SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $17.10 - $21.33 per Hour.
 

 
TYPE: WRITTEN EXAMINATION:  Applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the examination via email.

 NOTE: All copies of diplomas, licenses, certificates, resumes and any other required documents must be uploaded and included with your Application when it is submitted. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
 This position is responsible for daily kennel and shelter cleaning, ensuring shelter animals are properly cared for, assisting with adopter meets, and other duties as assigned.  Ensures the Division of Animal Care and Control’s (DACC’s) high quality standards are maintained.  Cleans and disinfects multiple animal kennels, food and water bowls, and enrichment toys.  Also cleans all outside areas as well as public areas.  Scans dogs for microchips and implants them in dogs that have not been microchipped.  Ensures that photographs are taken of newly impounded animals.  Assists with assessing dog’s temperament as needed.   Feeds, grooms, exercises, walks, and engages in enrichment activities as well as socialization of all shelter animals.   Interacts with DACC clients to introduce adoptable animal as well as other meets, as needed.  Promotes adoptions through visitor education.   Documents animal identification.   Updates animal walking boards, divisional spreadsheet, and record management systems.  Assists with animal euthanasia as needed.  Drives Divisional vehicles.  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.  Follows all operations and safety policies and safe work practices.   Attends and participates in operations and safety training classes and demonstrates competence (demonstration of competence may be determined by exam.)  Wears and properly utilizes safety equipment in accordance with Divisional policy at all times.

A High School Diploma or GED is required.  A valid State of Ohio Driver’s License is required.  Must become euthanasia certified within six months of the date of hire.  Must be able to lift and handle animals of all sizes.  Animal welfare experience is preferred.  

 

NOTE:  Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.NOTE:  Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

 NOTE: THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
 
Any applicant that willfully provides any false document, statement, or certification in regard to any test will be terminated from all processing, removed from any eligible list, and may face possible criminal prosecution.
  
 Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.  Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination.
 
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland:  A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.
 
IF YOU HAVE LIVED IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AT THE TIME OF FILING YOUR APPLICATION YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE RESIDENCY POINTS.  THOSE POINTS ARE ADDED TO YOUR PASSING SCORE AND CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR RANKING ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST THE CITY USES FOR HIRING.  
 
To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
 

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:

 Residency Affidavit

 
and 
 

• A copy of ONE acceptable document from the list below showing your current address and dated within thirty (30) days of the date you submit your application OR a driver’s license or state ID showing an address in the City of Cleveland that matches the address in your application.

• All attachments should be either PDF or JPEG (JPG) files of not more than 5mb.  Do not send documents in anything other than these formats.        Items submitted as Google Docs, links, or other “cloud” based formats will not be accepted.
• Also, please type the name of the classification for which you are testing in the Subject line of that email.

 
The Affidavit and any related residency documents WILL NOT be accepted AFTER ,  Thursday, September 5,2024.   If you are not uploading them as attachments to your application (preferred) they MUST be received at cs@clevelandohio.gov no later than 11:59 pm on Thursday, September 5,2024.
                                                                                                                               
The Civil Service Commission will accept and process an application without the Affidavit and any related information, but will not accept those items after the deadline stated above.  
 
Acceptable proofs include:
 

• Driver’s License 
• Bank Statements
• Utility Bills
• Mortgage or Lease Agreement
• Bills from creditors not listed above
• Other Postmarked mail such as magazines with name and mailing label attached, organization newsletters, medical/dental bills, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration
• Insurance Statement (Home insurance, rental insurance, car insurance or other insurance documents).

                             
WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING AS PROOFS OF RESIDENCY:
 

• Pay stubs
• Rental Receipts
• Tax Returns
• W-2 Tax Forms unless sent by US Mail                 

 
NOTE: IF CREDITORS ARE PAID ONLINE, A COPY OF THE BILL IS TO BE PRINTED SHOWING THE ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT. THE BILL MUST HAVE THE DATE VISIBLE.
 
THE COMMISSION WILL NOT ENTERTAIN APPEALS FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE AFTER THE APPLICANT HAS FILED OR RESIDENCY CREDIT AFTER SEPTEMBER 5, 2024. THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IS FINAL.
 
ANYONE WHO WISHES TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION MUST DO SO AT THE TIME OF FILING.  THE COMMISSION WILL CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNING SUCH ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION.  THE COMMISSION MAY REFUSE TO PROVIDE SUCH ACCOMMODATION IF IT IS NOT REASONABLE OR WOULD CONSTITUTE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP.  CURRENT (WITHIN ONE YEAR) DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR THE REQUESTED ACCOMMODATION IS REQUIRED.  SUCH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF FILING.
 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

Salary : $17 - $21