What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Animal Services Kennel Attendant position at City of Turlock?
Position Information/Definition
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months.
- Only the first 35 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice.
Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:
Job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Receive and dispatch complaints and concerns of the public by phone and in person
- Assist in the daily care and control of sheltered animals
- Assist in monitoring the conditions of animals held in the shelter and of the facility itself to ensure the health and safety of the animals housed there
- Assist in monitoring animal foods, equipment and supplies
- Issue dog licenses
- Interact with the public
- Euthanize and dispose of animals as appropriate
- Restrain confined animals using snaring equipment, leash or lead, or other means of controlling animals as deemed necessary, in accordance with proper safety procedures
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of reports and records
- Operate cash register
- Perform data entry and retrieval
- Administer medication to impounded animals as directed by a Veterinarian
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Additional duties with a valid Penal Code 832 Certificate (desirable)
- Tranquilize animals with a tranquilizer gun.
- Issue court citations relating to animal control enforcement.
Qualifications:
Additional Information
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience working with animals in an animal shelter environment and/or in an animal services environment is highly desirable.
EDUCATION
Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of employment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Must obtain certification in Small Animal Euthanasia within six (6) months from date of employment. Once possession is received and verified, hourly rate will increase to $21.51.
DESIRABLE CERTIFICATION
Penal Code 832 Certificate (Arrest and Firearms)
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. All applicants must complete a standard application for employment form and supplemental questionnaire.
- Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
- Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
- Email a copy to jvue@turlock.ca.us or
- Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA
3. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications and have submitted complete application packets will be invited to compete in the testing process.
4. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their experience and education will be invited to compete in the testing process.
5. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process maybe required to take a written examination, which is graded on a pass/fail basis. Only those applicants who pass the written examination will advance to the oral examination. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026.
6. Candidates invited to compete in an oral examination that receives a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list is based solely on the results of the oral exam.
7. Completion of a practical maybe conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
8. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock Police Department for a Command Staff interview to determine which applicant(s) are referred for a background investigation.
9. Final appointment to the position of Part-Time Animal Services Kennel Attendant will be contingent upon passing the following:
- Interview with Chief
- Background Investigation and
- Medical examination (including drug/alcohol screening, hearing and vision examinations)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.
The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENINGS
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
BENEFITS:
Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days.
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $18.44 - $21.51 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: Hours and days may vary (20 hours per week) day, weekend, and holiday availability required. This position is not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year.
PLEASE NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
WHERE TO APPLY:
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150
OR
Visit our website at http://www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
All applications must be returned to Human Relations no later than Monday, June 1, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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