JPAWS CARE ATTENDANT COORDINATOR (6605)

Jefferson Parish; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish in Louisiana seeks a supervisor for the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Service (JPAWS) to oversee Care Attendant I and II roles. You will train staff, supervise daily animal care operations, and handle administrative tasks, reporting to the department's leadership.

The role requires experience in animal facilities, a related degree or coursework, and willingness to perform essential duty status work including potential evacuation scenarios.

Qualifications

• Supervises staff and assigns work for JPAWS Care Attendants.
• Ensures accurate documentation of animal care and records.
• Supports Veterinarian with inoculation and care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assign/instruct work of subordinates.
• Train staff and monitor performance to maintain standards.
• Perform daily administrative duties and reporting.
• Assist Veterinarian with inoculation and euthanasia as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Administrative skills

Animal handling

Education

Associate's degree in Animal Science

Coursework in Veterinary Technology

High school diploma

Job description

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.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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

RELATED

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

EXAMINATION

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING INFORMATION

JOB POSTING NO. 6605-18A

DATE: 03/06/09

RE-OPENED:02/28/25

AMENDED: 09/25/26