Kennel Attendant

City of Leavenworth, Kansas; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leavenworth, Kansas seeks a Kennel Attendant to provide humane care for animals at the Animal Control Shelter under the Police Department.

You will feed, clean, assist with adoptions, and help report as required, including safety and coordination with officers. This role requires reliability, ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends, and a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have graduated high school or an equivalent GED.
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, a current, valid state drivers license and meet insurability standards.
• Shall be required to keep and maintain a phone where they reside.

Responsibilities

• Takes in animals delivered to the shelter, adopts out animals per City policy, and releases impounded animals claimed by owners who have met established requirements.
• Feed and water sheltered animals.
• Clean and disinfect kennels and outdoor yard area using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Performs or assists in the euthanasia process as needed.
• Monitor inventory on hand and request additional supplies as necessary.
• Perform basic janitorial maintenance and cleaning of the Animal Control building.
• Communicate with Animal Control Officers and police dispatch via 2-way radio to relay information regarding animal complaints and calls for service.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy and may participate in accident investigations.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Kennel Attendant

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

DIVISION: Community Services Division

FLSA: Non-Exempt

RETIREMENT: KPERS

EFFECTIVE DATE: February 28, 2024

General Purpose

The Kennel Attendant provides for the humane treatment and care of animals, mostly domestic, housed at the Animal Control Shelter.

Supervision Received

The Kennel Attendant works under the direct supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

The Kennel Attendant works with volunteer workers and monitors their daily activities. The Kennel Attendant will report any substandard performance to the Animal Control Supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Takes in animals delivered to the shelter, adopts out animals per City policy, and releases impounded animals claimed by owners who have met established requirements.
• Feed and water sheltered animals.
• Clean and disinfect kennels and outdoor yard area using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Performs or assists in the euthanasia process as needed.
• Monitor inventory on hand and request additional supplies as necessary.
• Perform basic janitorial maintenance and cleaning of the Animal Control building.
• Perform routine or seasonal grounds maintenance necessary.
• Work effectively with volunteer organizations and volunteers for the care and adoption of animals.
• Responsible for maintaining/updating social media sites/pages in relation to animal control functions.
• Complete and maintain reports and records required by the City of Leavenworth and the State of Kansas.
• Communicate with Animal Control Officers and police dispatch via 2-way radio to relay information regarding animal complaints and calls for service.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy. This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of assigned operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or reporting violations of safety policies to the supervisor. May perform or assist in accident investigations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Peripheral Duties

• May serve on various employee committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have graduated high school or have an equivalent GED certificate.
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, a current, valid state drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
• Shall be required to keep and maintain a phone where they reside.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to recognize and enforce violations of municipal ordinances or state laws pertaining to animal transfer and adoptions.
• Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law regarding violations of criminal law and local ordinance.
• Must be pleasant and professional in appearance and attitude as the first line of contact with people visiting the shelter.
• Capable of correct grammatical use of the English language in reports and other paperwork.
• Capable of speaking English coherently while verbally communicating face to face and by way of two way radios.
• Capable of filing and retrieving documents either alphabetically or numerically.
• Working knowledge of social media sites and posting methods.
• Capable of accurately counting money and providing appropriate change during business transactions.

Special Requirements

• No felony convictions.
• Must satisfactorily complete one year of probation in position.
• Must attend and pass a euthanasia certification course paid for by the City within first year of employment.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements of position which includes variable shifts, to include nights and weekends.

Tools and Equipment

• Power and yard equipment such as a push lawnmower, weed trimmer, high-pressure power wash.