Animal Shelter Technician

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.

Typical Daily Tasks

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.