Kennel Attendant

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Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Kennel Attendant

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

DIVISION: Community Services Division

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: KPERS

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 28, 2024

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Kennel Attendant provides for the humane treatment and care of

animals, mostly domestic,

housed at the Animal Control Shelter.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Kennel Attendant works under the direct supervision of the Animal

Control Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Kennel Attendant works with volunteer workers and monitors their

daily activities. The

Kennel Attendant will report any substandard performance to the Animal

Control Supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).

• Takes in animals delivered to the shelter, adopts out animals per City
  
  

policy, and releases

impounded animals claimed by owners who have met established

requirements.

• Feed and water sheltered animals.
• Clean and disinfect kennels and outdoor yard area using appropriate
  
  

tools and chemicals.

• Performs or assists in the euthanasia process as needed.
• Monitor inventory on hand and request additional supplies as
  
  

necessary.

• Perform basic janitorial maintenance and cleaning of the Animal
  
  

Control building.

• Perform routine or seasonal grounds maintenance necessary.
• Work effectively with volunteer organizations and volunteers for the
  
  

care and adoption of

animals.

• Responsible for maintaining/updating social media sites/pages in
  
  

relation to animal control

functions.

• Complete and maintain reports and records required by the City of
  
  

Leavenworth and the

State of Kansas.

• Communicate with Animal Control Officers and police dispatch via 2-way
  
  

radio to relay

information regarding animal complaints and calls for service.

• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City
  
  

policy. This culture will

minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of

assigned

operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or

reporting violations

of safety policies to the supervisor. May perform or assist in accident

investigations.

• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• May serve on various employee committees.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have graduated high school or have an equivalent GED certificate.
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, a current, valid
  
  

state drivers license

at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and

meet insurability

standards under fleet insurance policy.

• Shall be required to keep and maintain a phone where they reside.
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to recognize and enforce violations of municipal
  
  

ordinances or state laws

pertaining to animal transfer and adoptions.

• Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law regarding
  
  

violations of criminal

law and local ordinance.

• Must be pleasant and professional in appearance and attitude as the
  
  

first line of contact with

people visiting the shelter.

• Capable of correct grammatical use of the English language in reports
  
  

and other paperwork.

• Capable of speaking English coherently while verbally communicating
  
  

face to face and by

way of two way radios.

• Capable of filing and retrieving documents either alphabetically or
  
  

numerically.

• Working knowledge of social media sites and posting methods.
• Capable of accurately counting money and providing appropriate change
  
  

during business

transactions.

Special Requirements

• No felony convictions .
• Must satisfactorily complete one year of probation in position.
• Must attend and pass a euthanasia certification course paid for by the
  
  

City within first year of

employment.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements of position which includes
  
  

variable shifts, to include

nights and weekends.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Power and yard equipment such as a push lawnmower, weed trimmer,
  
  

high-pressure power

wash