ANIMAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Mesa County, CO•Pacheco, CA

5d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs the duties of all areas of the Animal Services operation within the Animal Services Shelter Facility. This role involves assisting with requests for assistance necessary to ensure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County animal regulations and laws. It may include observation and documentation of evidence to assist Animal Services Officers, investigation of possible disease transmission, and testifying in court for citations. The position also involves performing humane euthanasia, assisting the public with adoptions and animal issues, handling and assessing animals, overseeing adoption/transfer/foster programs, and maintaining the condition of impounded animals. Responsibilities include janitorial and light maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing animal holding areas, feeding and watering animals, and providing preventative maintenance. The role may also involve overseeing volunteers, serving as a public relations person to educate the community on animal services and responsible pet ownership, presenting humane education classes, and preparing/transporting rabies testing samples. Effective oral and written communication and teamwork are essential.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent.
Training and / or experience in animal control, animal sheltering, customer service or other experience working with animals preferred.
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.
Must be able to capture and control a wide variety of different animals if required in the facility.
Work is often in a standard office environment, but also includes driving, walking in the community in any type of weather conditions.
Noise level is generally moderate, however can experience short-term, high decibel levels requiring Hearing protection.
May be exposed to communicable diseases.
Must be available for shift work and overtime and pager/on-call and night, (on a rotational basis).
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

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 or as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.
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.
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.
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.
Oversee volunteer, community service individuals.
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
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.