Animal Shelter Technician - Part-time 28 Hours

Josephine County; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Josephine County in Grants Pass, Oregon operates its animal shelter and seeks a reliable staff member to handle intake, licensing, adoptions, and daily kennel care. You will assist the public on animal-related matters, maintain records and supervise volunteers as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Oregon driver's license, and certification for euthanization. Work is conducted under supervision and may involve some independent decision making in a busy shelter environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal care, behavior and handling.
• Understanding of laws and regulations for animal control and licensing.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Answer public questions about shelter policies and procedures.
• Process animal intake and licenses; collect payments and issue receipts.
• Care for animals, clean kennels/cages, and assist with adoptions and vaccinations.
• Supervise shelter volunteers and community corrections work crew as needed.
• Maintain records of complaints, licenses, adoptions, and medical records.
• Maintain control of pharmaceuticals per DEA regulations and euthanize when required.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs work related to the operation and maintenance of the County animal shelter; provides assistance to the public on matters concerning animals; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for performing general recordkeeping, public assistance and cleaning activities for the County animal shelter. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Director or designated supervisor who reviews work for quantity and quality. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification. Technicians will be responsible for overseeing the work of trustees during the daily operations of the shelter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

• Answers questions from the general public regarding animal shelter policies and procedures; relays animal control complaint information to the Animal Control Officers.
• Performs animal intake by receiving unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals brought to the shelter.
• Performs shelter maintenance including feeding/care of animals and the cleaning of kennels/cages.
• Issues animal licenses; receives payments for fines/fees and issues receipts.
• Processes animals for adoption; includes vaccination, diagnostics, administering medication, and temperament evaluation; includes adoption counseling.
• Assists in supervising Community Corrections work crew and shelter volunteers.
• Maintains necessary records of shelter activities; i.e. inputting complaints, issuing license notices, adoptions, shelter animal medical records, and caseload distribution for animal control officers.
• Euthanizes animals; maintains/renews necessary permits; maintains strict control of all pharmaceutical products and their use in accordance with Drug Enforcement Administration regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may direct community corrections work crews and/or shelter volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some knowledge of animal care, behavior and handling; the laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Deal courteously and effectively and with patience with both adults and children; use initiative and judgment; work independently; establish and maintain effective relationships with other County employees and promote awareness and provide information on public health issues relating to the animal shelter; maintain clean and sanitary kennels/cages; maintain necessary records.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's license; history of safe driving record. Certification for Euthanization of animals.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation, including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.