ANIMAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Mesa County, CO•Pacheco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs the duties of all areas of the Animal Services operation within the Animal Services Shelter Facility. This position assists with requests for assistance necessary to ensure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations and laws. May include observation and documentation of evidence to assist Animal Services Officers as necessary to address illegal activities regarding animal control, public health and public safety. Performs duties to include the collection, entry, management and auditing of data, cashiering, filing, dispatching, answering telephones, assisting the public, maintenance and cleaning of the facility or as assigned by the Animal Services Manager. May investigate reports of possible disease transmission among animals or animals to humans and initiate necessary actions within the Animal Services Facility. May investigate, providing proper documentation, to testify in court for citations written and issued. Performs humane euthanasia according to established training protocols. Assists and advises the public as they adopt, redeem, and/or release animals. Completes necessary paperwork. Helps citizens' problem solve animal control issues and complaints in a proactive, professional fashion. Includes frequent handling, moving, and transporting of animals, behavioral and physical assessment of animals and oversight of adoption, transfer and foster programs. Provides direct monitoring of the impound status and maintains the body condition of the animals held at the Animal Services Facility. Completes janitorial and light maintenance within the building and on the grounds of Animal Services; monitors and requisitions animal/janitorial supplies used with the center. Cleans and sanitizes animal holding areas and facility areas on a daily or as needed basis. Feed, water, and provide ongoing evaluations of animal health according to their needs. Provides preventative maintenance as required. May oversee volunteer, community service individuals. May include serving as public relations person to educate the community regarding Animal Services functions and importance of being responsible pet owners. This could include education in schools and community organizations, public events and television programs as assigned by the Animal Services Manager. Present Humane Education class as assigned by Animal Services Manager Prepare, package, label, and transport rabies testing samples as assigned by Animal Services Manager Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Works as a member of a team of professionals that fosters a safe and positive environment. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Active Colorado Driver's License
Standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
Able to capture and control a wide variety of different animals if required in the facility.
Available for shift work and overtime and pager/on-call and night, (on a rotational basis).

Nice To Haves

Training and / or experience in animal control, animal sheltering, customer service or other experience working with animals preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with requests for assistance necessary to insure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations and laws.
Observation and documentation of evidence to assist Animal Services Officers as necessary to address illegal activities regarding animal control, public health and public safety.
Collection, entry, management and auditing of data, cashiering, filing, dispatching, answering telephones, assisting the public, maintenance and cleaning of the facility.
Investigate reports of possible disease transmission among animals or animals to humans and initiate necessary actions within the Animal Services Facility.
Investigate, providing proper documentation, to testify in court for citations written and issued.
Perform humane euthanasia according to established training protocols.
Assist and advise the public as they adopt, redeem, and/or release animals.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Help citizens' problem solve animal control issues and complaints in a proactive, professional fashion.
Handling, moving, and transporting of animals, behavioral and physical assessment of animals and oversight of adoption, transfer and foster programs.
Provide direct monitoring of the impound status and maintains the body condition of the animals held at the Animal Services Facility.
Complete janitorial and light maintenance within the building and on the grounds of Animal Services; monitors and requisitions animal/janitorial supplies used with the center.
Clean and sanitize animal holding areas and facility areas on a daily or as needed basis.
Feed, water, and provide ongoing evaluations of animal health according to their needs.
Provide preventative maintenance as required.
Oversee volunteer, community service individuals.
Serve as public relations person to educate the community regarding Animal Services functions and importance of being responsible pet owners.
Education in schools and community organizations, public events and television programs as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.
Present Humane Education class as assigned by Animal Services Manager.
Prepare, package, label, and transport rabies testing samples as assigned by Animal Services Manager.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
Work as a member of a team of professionals that fosters a safe and positive environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.