Animal Control Services Attendant

City of Liberal•Liberal, KS

About The Position

Performs routine work caring for animals at the animal control facility and cleaning and maintaining the facility. Participates in feeding, handling, and providing custodial care to shelter animals, and exercises tact, courtesy, and firmness when interacting with animal owners and the general public. The position is subject to the usual hazards of animal control work and reports to the Animal Control Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus six months of experience working with animals in an animal care facility or equivalent; other combinations of education and experience meeting the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Knowledge of handling, feeding, and general care of domestic animals.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and procedures governing animal services operations.
Knowledge of various species of domestic animals.
Skill in using tools to capture, restrain, and transport animals.
Skill in resolving situations requiring good judgment and dealing with the public.
Ability to carry out brief, general instructions effectively and promptly.
Ability to communicate orally in English with customers, clients, and the public in person, in groups, and by telephone.
Ability to produce clearly organized written documents in English with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material in English.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Physically capable of safely operating City vehicles on City business; must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check and any other pre-employment screenings.
Subject to the City of Liberal's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which may include pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and follow-up testing.
Must work in varied weather conditions with exposure to the elements; lift or carry animals weighing 20–100 pounds; move objects weighing 50 pounds or more short distances and objects under 20 pounds long distances; bend or stoop repeatedly; raise arms above shoulder level; climb ladders or steps; and maintain the physical condition needed for prolonged walking, standing, or sitting.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize animal housing and keeping areas at the shelter.
Inspect animals and their cages and pens for health, welfare, safety, and cleanliness.
Feed, water, exercise, and socialize animals.
Keep records of activities performed and assist with standard forms, reports, and basic clerical records related to animals.
Handle monies received from the sale or custody of animals.
Assist staff with euthanasia, vaccination, and medication of animals.
Assist staff with safe handling of incoming and outgoing animals.
Maintain and repair animal housing and cleaning equipment.
Track inventory of materials used and arrange for restocking as needed.
Answer public telephone calls regarding stray, impounded, or lost animals.
Counsel and educate citizens regarding responsible animal ownership and ordinance requirements, including leash laws, registration, and animal behavior.
Work cooperatively to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline processes, and provide quality customer service.