What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adoption Center Technician Extra Help Part-Time position at City of Clovis?
DEFINITION
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Animal Services at the Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center: Perform animal care functions; interact closely with citizens to facilitate the adoption of a dog or cat; clean animal areas and feed animals throughout the day; perform a variety of clerical support duties; and perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class may work with immediate supervision or independently. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Positions in this class are expected to make good decisions and judgments when working independently and refer to the supervisor for instruction on matters which do not conform to established instructions, policies, or procedures.
Conduct a wide variety of animal care duties and functions; maintain and clean dog and cat living areas regularly; feed and water dogs and cats; greet and interact with citizens; facilitate dog and cat adoptions; show dogs and cats to interested citizens and provide information; administer animal vaccinations; adhere to animal disease and illness management and safety precautions; process and document all animal intake information upon entrance into the facility and update as needed; operate a computer to produce a variety of documents; operate standard office equipment; answer questions and provide service to the public; enter, edit, and retrieve data from the database system; file, answer phones, and write reports; keep accurate records; coordinate inventory and order supplies; participate in the public relations activities of the division; observe safety regulations and safe work practices particularly in the handling of animals and the operation of vehicles; operate city vehicles to transport animals, pick up supplies, attend meetings/trainings, and to complete department errands needed for operation of facilities; may be assigned to work required shift work and weekends; and perform related work as required.
License Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience
Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of Clovis Personnel Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 7, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, an extensive background investigation, a polygraph or voice stress examination, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screening. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Animal Services at the Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center: Perform animal care functions; interact closely with citizens to facilitate the adoption of a dog or cat; clean animal areas and feed animals throughout the day; perform a variety of clerical support duties; and perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class may work with immediate supervision or independently. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Positions in this class are expected to make good decisions and judgments when working independently and refer to the supervisor for instruction on matters which do not conform to established instructions, policies, or procedures.
Conduct a wide variety of animal care duties and functions; maintain and clean dog and cat living areas regularly; feed and water dogs and cats; greet and interact with citizens; facilitate dog and cat adoptions; show dogs and cats to interested citizens and provide information; administer animal vaccinations; adhere to animal disease and illness management and safety precautions; process and document all animal intake information upon entrance into the facility and update as needed; operate a computer to produce a variety of documents; operate standard office equipment; answer questions and provide service to the public; enter, edit, and retrieve data from the database system; file, answer phones, and write reports; keep accurate records; coordinate inventory and order supplies; participate in the public relations activities of the division; observe safety regulations and safe work practices particularly in the handling of animals and the operation of vehicles; operate city vehicles to transport animals, pick up supplies, attend meetings/trainings, and to complete department errands needed for operation of facilities; may be assigned to work required shift work and weekends; and perform related work as required.
License Required
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education equivalent to graduation from high school, attending college, or planning to attend college.
Experience
- Six (6) months of experience working with dogs, cats, and/or farm animals.
- The position requires the availability to work day and evening shifts, weekdays, and weekends.
- Intermediate computer operations;
- Intermediate public communication skills;
- Basic math and record keeping;
- Care and feeding of domestic animals;
- Animal disease and illness;
- Administration of vaccinations;
- Dog behavior and basic dog training skills;
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
- Work shift work and weekends;
- Operate a computer and related devices using city-installed software;
- Read, understand, and apply moderately difficult materials;
- Understand policies and procedures and apply them without immediate supervision;
- Maintain records;
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Work day and evening shifts, weekdays, and weekends;
- Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of Clovis Personnel Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 7, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, an extensive background investigation, a polygraph or voice stress examination, a medical examination, and a drug/alcohol screening. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER