KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, or operations; specialized skills that may be technical or non-technical.
• Communicates with the public in a positive manner.
• Performs routine work of sheltering and caring for impounded animals and completes all the necessary paperwork.
• Cleans and disinfects inside and outside of all kennels, and is responsible for the general cleaning of the building and premises.
• Performs routine spot cleaning building and premises.
• Feeds and waters all animals daily.
• Inspects animals on a routine basis, gives shots, bathes, dips and cares for animals to include daily walking.
• Assists in euthanasia of animals as necessary.
• Work hours may include weekends, after hours, holidays, special events.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (no experience), or associate's degree plus two years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus four years of experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Obtain Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification within 12 months of hiring

Veterinary Technician License preferred.

Independence and Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.

Initiative and Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. 

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.