Animal Shelter Coordinator – Overstrength – Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS)

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

9d•$71,395 - $86,880•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of experience similar in nature to an Animal Services Officer or Animal Care Attendant with the City of San José or two (2) years of experience in the care and handling of animals in a public or private facility that cares for and houses animals.
Valid California Driver’s License
Incumbents will be required to obtain euthanasia certification within one year following employment.
City Driving Credentials within 30 days of employment.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 100 pounds while handling animals and equipment.
Employees may work outside and be exposed to inclement weather, may be exposed to animal scratches and bites, and may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, pollens, and other airborne irritants.
Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

A valid certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Euthanasia certification, ability to administer vaccinations, ability to recognize animal diseases, and the ability to evaluate temperament and behavior in dogs and cats is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinates public spay/neuter, including communicating with stakeholders, providing updates, and providing monthly updates.
Assigns, schedules, inspects work, provides technical direction, determines priorities, and trains staff and volunteers.
May approve timecards and give input to the supervisor regarding performance evaluations, hiring, promotion, termination, and discipline of employees or volunteers.
May perform duties similar to the duties performed by Animal Care Attendants in conjunction with events or animal transport.
Performs administrative duties such as completing and maintaining records (i.e; updating kennel locations, etc.), generating operational reports, maintaining inventories of event equipment and supplies, etc.
Explains, interprets, and makes presentations to citizens, groups, agencies, businesses, and other entities; participates in and coordinates public education programs, vaccination/microchip and spay/neuter clinics.
Ability to handle animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices.
Coordinating events both external and at-the-shelter events in conjunction with Volunteer Coordinator as well as applicable units.
Point person for Community Cats. This includes recordkeeping, communication, problem-solving, as well as diversion and s/n clinic efforts.
Assist with coordinating volunteers when Volunteer Coordinator is out or if additional help is needed for programmatic purposes, including but not limited to onboarding, training, performance feedback.