ANIMAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Mesa County; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County is seeking a dedicated Animal Services Technician to perform a broad range of duties in the Animal Services Shelter Facility in Grand Junction, CO. The role includes assisting with animal regulation compliance, data management, customer service, adoption processes, and daily cleaning and maintenance.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with shift work and on-call requirements. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life insurance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in animal control, animal sheltering or customer service preferred.
• Active Colorado Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations.
• Perform data entry, cashiering, filing, and answering phones.
• Assist public with adoptions, redemptions and releases of animals.
• Maintain animal holding areas, feed and evaluate animal health.
• Provide humane euthanasia according to training protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$22.29 - $25.07 ______________________________

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs the duties of all areas of the Animal Services operation within the Animal Services Shelter Facility. (The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.) Assist with requests for assistance necessary to insure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations and laws. May include observation and documentation of evidence to assist Animal Services Officers as necessary to address illegal activities regarding animal control, public health and public safety. Performs duties to include the collection, entry, management and auditing of data, cashiering, filing, dispatching, answering telephones, assisting the public, maintenance and cleaning of the facility or as assigned by the Animal Services Manager. May investigate reports of possible disease transmission among animals or animals to humans and initiate necessary actions within the Animal Services Facility. May investigate, providing proper documentation, to testify in court for citations written and issued. Performs humane euthanasia according to established training protocols. Assists and advises the public as they adopt, redeem, and/or release animals. Completes necessary paperwork. Helps citizens' problem solve animal control issues and complaints in a proactive, professional fashion. Includes frequent handling, moving, and transporting of animals, behavioral and physical assessment of animals and oversight of adoption, transfer and foster programs. Provides direct monitoring of the impound status and maintains the body condition of the animals held at the Animal Services Facility. Completes janitorial and light maintenance within the building and on the grounds of Animal Services; monitors and requisitions animal/janitorial supplies used with the center. Cleans and sanitizes animal holding areas and facility areas on a daily or as needed basis. Feed, water, and provide ongoing evaluations of animal health according to their needs. Provides preventative maintenance as required. May oversee volunteer, community service individuals. May include serving as public relations person to educate the community regarding Animal Services functions and importance of being responsible pet owners. This could include education in schools and community organizations, public events and television programs as assigned by the Animal Services Manager. Present Humane Education class as assigned by Animal Services Manager. Prepare, package, label, and transport rabies testing samples as assigned by Animal Services Manager. Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Works as a member of a team of professionals that fosters a safe and positive environment. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Training and / or experience in animal control, animal sheltering, customer service or other experience working with animals preferred. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications

Active Colorado Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must be able to capture and control a wide variety of different animals if required in the facility. Work is often in a standard office environment, but also includes driving, walking in the community in any type of weather conditions. Noise level is generally moderate, however can experience short-term, high decibel levels requiring Hearing protection. May be exposed to communicable diseases. Must be available for shift work and overtime and pager/on-call and night, (on a rotational basis).

• A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment and relevant experience with prior agencies.
• A merit system that rewards or penalizes employees for exceptional or below standard job performance.
• Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to or impact the efficiency of the work in question.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Agency

Mesa County Address 544 Rood Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone 970- 244 - 1856 Website http://www.mesacounty.us

Mesa County is looking for innovative, collaborative and enthusiastic people dedicated to serving the citizens of Mesa County. If you want to have a challenging career and you have these qualities, let’s make great things happen together, come join Team Mesa! We have a demanding workplace that promotes teamwork, flexibility and initiative while at the same time encouraging a healthy work/life balance. If such an environment motivates you, please consider the exciting career opportunities we have available.