Animal Services Support Clerk

Weber County; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Retirement

401k match

Sick/Vacation

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Accident

Critical Illness

Parental Leave

Maternity Leave

Job summary

Weber County seeks a full-time clerical employee for the Animal Shelter in Ogden, Utah. The candidate will be responsible for entering and managing records, assisting visitors, and ensuring a smooth operation of clerical tasks.

Must have a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience. The role demands knowledge of office software and the ability to maintain effective relationships.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Interested candidates can contact the Human Resource Department at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in clerical work.
• Knowledge of database software applications is essential.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical work at the Weber County Animal Shelter.
• Enter and verify information into records management systems.
• Process incoming and outgoing office mail.

Skills

Knowledge of modern office practices

Typing skills

Ability to handle office equipment

Mathematical computation skills

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

WAGE: $20.26

DEPARTMENT: Animal Shelter

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• 401k match
• Sick/Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Parental Leave
• Maternity Leave

Job Overview

Under the close supervision of an administrative superior, performs a variety of routine and specialized clerical work pertaining to functions at the Weber County Animal Shelter.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, enters, and verifies information into electronic Records Management System, Chameleon, or other database.
• Receipts and makes returns; prepares daily deposit for accountant.
• Processes requests for records and reports; enters and maintains release forms from other cities; closes out month-to-month files; prepares monthly license reminders.
• Receives telephone callers and visitors, handling any questions or routine matters; directs calls and visitors to the appropriate staff member.
• Assists and processes visitors as required; assists with animal adoptions.
• Processes and delivers incoming and outgoing office mail; processes license renewals; processes incoming and outgoing animals.
• Determines and collects fees and processes transactions for animals, records, licenses, etc.; handles receipts, notices, certificates and licenses; keeps records of transactions; files documents as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education & Experience

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in clerical work. Work experience must be appropriate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge: Modern office practices and procedures; working knowledge of specialized duties required by the position; working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database software applications.
• Skills: Skilled in typing and general office equipment.
• Abilities: Ability to perform a variety of clerical work, including some exercise of independent judgment; ability to make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the general public; capable of standing/sitting for extended periods while entering data into computers.

Special Qualifications

May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401.

Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at [e-mail].

https://www.webercountyutah.gov/