ANIMAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Mesa County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Mesa County's Animal Services is seeking staff to perform duties across the Animal Services operation at the Grand Junction facility, including data entry, cashiering, answering phones, assisting the public, and supporting adoption and foster programs.

Responsibilities include humane euthanasia per training, facility upkeep, coordinating with Animal Services Manager, and public outreach education. Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma, and hold a Colorado driver license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with all areas of Animal Services operations in the shelter.
• Manage data entry, cashiering, and provide public assistance.
• Support adoption, transfer and foster programs.
• Maintain cleaning and daily upkeep of the facility.
• May testify in court and participate in humane euthanasia per training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$22.29 - $25.07

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform 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).

Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

• 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

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

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

Agency Information

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

About Mesa County

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.