JPAWS CARE ATTENDANT COORDINATOR (6605)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government seeks a Care Attendant Supervisor for the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS). The role supervises employees attending to animals, coordinates daily operations, and ensures proper administration and documentation.

You will train staff, review work performance, and assist the veterinarian with inoculation and euthanasia under supervision. This is an essential, emergency-duty position with driving responsibilities and a valid license required.

Qualifications

• Current employment and civil service status with Jefferson Parish at or above JPAWS Care Attendant II; plus two years of paid work experience.
• Associate’s degree or 15 credit hours in Animal Science, Disease and Disease Control of Small Animals, Veterinary Technology, Zoology, or related field; plus one year of paid work experience in an animal facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent; plus three years of paid work experience in an animal facility, caring for animals and maintaining records.
• Preferred: CAET certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees attending to animals and oversee daily operations.
• Train staff, assign work, and review performance to maintain standards.
• Assist Veterinarian with inoculation and euthanasia procedures.
• Drive Parish vehicle as required.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Administrative duties

Driving

Education

Associate’s degree in Animal Science or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE JEFFERSON PROTECTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCURRED.

Kind of Work

Under direction, performs responsible work involving the supervision of employees engaged in attending to animals. Employees in this classification handle the daily operations and supervision of JPAWS Care Attendant I and JPAWS Care Attendant II's. Position is responsible for training staff, supervising staff, and performing daily administrative activities. This position performs a variety of supervisory duties to include assigning, instructing, and reviewing work of subordinate staff, monitoring work performance, maintaining standards through the effective coordination of activities, and handling various personnel issues. Assists Veterinarian in the administration of inoculation and euthanasia. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

• Current employment and civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a classification at or above JPAWS Care Attendant II; PLUS , two (2) years of paid work experience with Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or major coursework (successful completion of at least 15 credit hours) in Animal Science, Disease and Disease Control of Small Animals, Veterinary Technology, Zoology, or a related field; PLUS , one (1) year of paid work experience in an animal facility setting.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS , three (3) years of paid work experience in an animal facility setting, to include the handling and care of animals and the preparing and maintaining of records/reports.
• Preferred: Current certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.