Jpaws Care Attendant Coordinator (6605)
About The Position
Under direction, performs responsible work involving the supervision of employees engaged in attending to animals. Employees in this classification handle the daily operations and supervision of JPAWS Care Attendant I and JPAWS Care Attendant II's. Position is responsible for training staff, supervising staff, and performing daily administrative activities. This position performs a variety of supervisory duties to include assigning, instructing, and reviewing work of subordinate staff, monitoring work performance, maintaining standards through the effective coordination of activities, and handling various personnel issues. Assists Veterinarian in the administration of inoculation and euthanasia. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
Requirements
- Current employment and civil service status with Jefferson Parish in a classification at or above JPAWS Care Attendant II; PLUS, two (2) years of paid work experience with Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services.
- Possession of an Associate’s degree or major coursework (successful completion of at least 15 credit hours) in Animal Science, Disease and Disease Control of Small Animals, Veterinary Technology, Zoology, or a related field; PLUS, one (1) year of paid work experience in an animal facility setting.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS, three (3) years of paid work experience in an animal facility setting, to include the handling and care of animals and the preparing and maintaining of records/reports.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Current certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Supervise employees engaged in attending to animals.
- Handle daily operations and supervision of JPAWS Care Attendant I and JPAWS Care Attendant II's.
- Train staff.
- Supervise staff.
- Perform daily administrative activities.
- Assign, instruct, and review work of subordinate staff.
- Monitor work performance.
- Maintain standards through effective coordination of activities.
- Handle various personnel issues.
- Assist Veterinarian in the administration of inoculation and euthanasia.
- Serve as an essential, emergency duty status worker.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
