ANIMAL SHELTER TECHNICIAN PART-TIME

ANIMAL SHELTER TECHNICIAN PART-TIME

SALARY : $15 per hour

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Animal Shelter Supervisor or designee the Animal Shelter Technician will perform Animal Shelter duties, which follow well established procedures such as clean / disinfect kennels / bowls, feed, and assist with the overall maintenance of the shelter as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Employee will accurately document all time worked.

2. Rinses, scrubs and disinfects animal cages and outdoor runs, hallways, floors, walls and isolation / quarantine areas; cleans water and food dishes and related kennel equipment and facilities, scrubs interior of animal-holding refrigerator after animal carcasses have been removed, cleans and disinfects animal bedding.

3. Provide food and water to each animal kept at shelter and monitor appetite especially quarantine animals.

4. Up keep and maintain all essential tools, equipment, facility, and vehicles.

5. Operate county vehicles and other equipment within policy and procedures to fulfill essential functions.

6. Coordinate and promote the animal adoptions program by identifying potential animals for adoption.

7. Assist office on incoming calls and give out general information to public as requested.

8. Maintain daily animal shelter activity reports used by the Environmental Health Director to monitor daily shelter census.

9. Maintain accurate records and any other information pertaining to investigations.

10. Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with program supervisors and co-workers.

11. Ability and willingness to assist with the euthanasia animals.

12. Handle domestic animals with available equipment.

13. Prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and documents on case dispositions such as mileage log, daily shelter census log, and monthly report and euthanasia logs.

14. Address violators in a firm, courteous manner in order to develop public respect and confidence in the officer and the department.

15. Maintain confidentiality of information and restrict the use of such information to work duties.

16. Other duties as assigned.

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Must have working / volunteer experience in animal shelter or veterinary clinic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of animal control rules / ordinances and regulations. Knowledge in preparing animals specimens for rabies testing. Ability to fill out and record daily report. Knowledge and skill on loading and unloading animals. Knowledge of correctly and safely euthanizing animals. Required to work after hours, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas driving laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must have reliable transportation. Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency. Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment. The employee must demonstrate the ability to satisfactorily perform the duties required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position. Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds (50 lbs). If additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance prior to performing the assignment.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS : EXTERNAL CONTACTS :

Occasional contact with other health, social and educational care agencies and outside organizations. Frequent contact with DHHS staff and other county departments. Communication is via telephone, written communication and face to face.

INTERNAL CONTACTS :

Utilizes tact when dealing with County employees, health, social and educational care providers, and clientele regarding operations issues. Constant contact with Human Resources Office.

Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY :

Comply with Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules / regulations and display a positive public image. As a Cameron County employee, the identity of every client shall be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purpose of an investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding.

DIFFICULTY :

Judgment is required to ensure completion of job activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee. Uses discretion to achieve work goals. Initiative is constantly required to achieve work goals.

GUIDANCE :

As assigned by immediate supervisor or designee. It is the responsibility of the employee to know and maintain contact with their immediate supervisor or designee.

WORKING CONDITION :

Working conditions are primarily in a clinic, office, community center or field setting.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

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