Extra Help Animal Control Assistant - Kennel Assistant

Under general supervision, performs a variety of office, administrative, and general support duties for an assigned county department or work unit; greets office visitors and answers the telephone, providing information and referring visitors/callers to others; operates and uses computers and office equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
• Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
• Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Extra Help Employees do not have status. 
• Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time.

• Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work. 
• This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each year

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of full-time experience in the handling and care of large and small animals is preferred.

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

ANIMAL CONTROL ASSISTANT

Under direct supervision, performs office/shelter duties related to the enforcement of County ordinances and state laws governing the licensing, adoption, impounding, and euthanasia of animals; cares and feeds animals in the animal shelter; interacts with volunteers and assists with processing volunteer applications; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a journey level classification where incumbents have responsibility for feeding and caring for animals at the County Animal Shelter, as well as maintaining good public relations.  Incumbents learn to apply state and County regulations concerning the licensing, impounding, adoption, and euthanasia of animals.

Receives direct supervision from an assigned supervisor.  Exercises no direct supervision over staff.  May provide technical and functional direction to extra help staff and volunteers.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Takes calls from the public and may dispatch staff to respond to incidents concerning stray, nuisance, dangerous, injured, or dead domestic animals. 
• Feeds, waters, controls, and cares for all impounded animals in accordance with relevant ordinances and laws.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains shelter facilities, including but not limited to cages, pens, and kennel areas.
• Visually conducts inspections or evaluations and monitors animals to identify and document potential medical issues, signs of illness, abnormal behaviors, infections, and other problems.
• Monitors animals, looking for signs of sickness, infection, and other problems; quarantines animals when necessary.
• Assists the public with selecting animals for adoption, ensuring that necessary paperwork is completed.
• Vaccinates animals impounded in the shelter.
• Receives and maintains records of animals lost/found, impounded, adopted, and redeemed.
• Assists with euthanasia of animals in the prescribed manner, according to appropriate laws.
• May perform some general office support duties.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Care and feeding of various breeds of dogs and cats and other domestic animals.
• Recordkeeping methods and office procedures.
• Common diseases of animals, including symptoms and care.
• Basic methods of animal collection and restraint.
• Safe and efficient handling of large and small animals.
• Characteristics of animal behavior.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Good public relations techniques.
• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Written and oral communications skills.

• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.

Ability to:

• Read, interpret, and enforce County and state ordinances and laws relating to the licensing, adoption, quarantine, impounding, care, and treatment of animals.
• Carry out oral and written directions.
• Operate radio transmission and communications consistent with regulations.
• Care for animals in the shelter, including sick and injured animals.
• Read and interpret written material.
• Perform office support work.
• Exercise good judgment in handling potentially hostile individuals and situations.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when providing information and carrying out enforcement responsibilities.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of full-time experience in the handling and care of large and small animals is preferred.

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field.  As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.  

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.  

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment.  Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).  Incumbents in this position may not have any drug or alcohol related felony convictions.

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment.  The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein.  The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice.  Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

Salary : $17 - $20