Animal Shelter Technician - Part Time 32 Hours

Josephine County; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Josephine County is seeking an Animal Shelter Technician to support the operation and maintenance of the county animal shelter. The role assists the public on animal-related matters and keeps records of shelter activities and licenses.

The position involves intake, care of animals, adoption processing, vaccination coordination, and supervising shelter volunteers under the Public Health Director’s oversight. A valid Oregon driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of animal care, behavior and handling.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions from the general public regarding animal shelter policies and procedures.
• Performs animal intake by receiving unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals.
• 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, including vaccination, diagnostics, administering medication, and temperament evaluation; includes adoption counseling.
• Supervises Community Corrections work crew and shelter volunteers.
• Maintains records of shelter activities, including complaints, licenses, adoptions, and medical records.
• Euthanizes animals and maintains/renews permits; controls pharmaceutical products per DEA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Behavior handling

Licensing laws

Education

High school diploma

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

• 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.

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.

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.