Animal Shelter Operator - Full Time and Hourly position available

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Performs intermediate semiskilled and clerical work in animal care, public contact, cleaning of premises in animal control operations; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Supervision may be exercised over temporary and volunteer workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Feeds and waters animals; inspects health of animals.

·Cleans, grooms and returns animals to cages.

·Cleans and maintains office, premises and animal areas.

·Answers telephone and waits on customers.

·Assists with volunteer program; trains volunteers

·Picks up supplies and donations.

·Assigns animals tracking numbers.

·Stocks and maintains supplies and storage area.

·Performs special projects as assigned.

·Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability. Will work assigned schedule and will be responsible for clocking in and out accurately.

·Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs and reprioritizes work as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in working with and caring for animals.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of small animal care and behavior; skill in handling animals; skill in cleaning and general custodial duties; ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the public; ability to prepare and maintain files and records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, standing, walking, lifting and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; the worker is subject to noise, and atmospheric conditions.

Environmental Factors:

The worker is subject to noise and atmospheric conditions.

Special / Additional Requirements:

Subject to a complete criminal history background search and drug screening with acceptable results.

The worker will be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as defined by the needs of the department. This position is designated as essential personnel. In accordance with the County's personnel policy, essential personnel are critical to the continuation of key operations and services and are expected to report to work, unless otherwise directed by management, in all weather conditions.

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Apply on really or in person at 122 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523.

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

EOE / ADA / Minorities / Females / Vets

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15