What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Attendant position at Mono County?
Job Summary
DEFINITION
Under direction, to operate the Mono County Animal Shelter on a daily basis and to perform related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Working with minimal supervision, incumbents are responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of all animals impounded at the Mono County Animal Shelter(s). An incumbent may be expected to complete euthanasia training and certification.
REPORTS TO
Animal Services Manager
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
None
About the County
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following):
Maintains a healthy atmosphere for all animals;
Uses chemical cleaning agents;
Works with the public, other agencies, and law enforcement officers;
Answers questions and explains Animal Services policies and procedures to the public;
Assists Animal Services Officers in impoundment;
May issue Mono County dog licenses;
Collects and records fees;
Impounds and releases animals;
Maintains supply inventory;
Maintains records and statistics for County, State, and Federal reports;
Assists Animal Services Officers with shelter activities;
May assist Animal Services Officers with euthanasia;
Maintains strict confidentiality;
Benefits Highlights
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, and County laws, statutes, and ordinances related to the control, protection, licensing, impounding and disposal of animals
- Interpret and apply the County and State ordinances and laws relating to Animal Services
- The general functions of various County and State agencies and how they relate to each other and Animal Services
- Care and feeding of dogs, cats, livestock, and other domestic animal
- Common diseases of animals, their symptoms and care
- Safe and efficient handling of large and small animals, both healthy and ill
- Characteristics of animal behavior
- Basic methods of animal collection and restraint
- General Safety practices
- Basic bookkeeping
- Learn Federal, State, and County laws, statutes, and ordinances related to the control, protection, licensing, impounding and disposal of animals
- Think clearly and act calmly in a variety of situations
- Learn to interpret and apply the County and State Ordinances and laws relating to Animal Services
- Learn the general functions of various County and State agencies and how they relate to each other and Animal Services
- Safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons or animals
- Tolerate animal noises, odor, and behavior
- Recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior
- Exercise patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals and people
- Carry out oral and written directions
- Work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees and the general public
- Learn to care for animals in the shelter including sick and injured animals
- Administer basic first aid
- Read, and interpret written material, including laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Deal tactfully, consistently and courteously with the public
- Exercise good judgement in handling potential hostile individuals/situations
- Express ideas clearly both orally and in writing
- Learn to identify and define problems and possible solutions
- Perform general office duties
- Maintain records, logs, statistics, and filing systems
- Meet deadlines
- Effectively represent the Animal Services Division’s programs
- Use a computer
- Maintain confidentiality
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:
Previous experience in caring and handling large and small animals is highly desirable.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Incumbent must begin receiving the Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccine series within the first six (6) months of employment and continue receiving boosters as indicated by periodic titer tests.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Additionally, incumbents will be required to follow instructions and to perform other job related duties as may be required.