What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Services Coordinator position at County of Tulare?
One current vacancy with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency – Animal Services Division. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Tulare County. The expected life of this list is six months.
Identify, implement and evaluate methods to increase animal placement rates; oversee and participate in offsite adoptions including off-site adoption clinics or community events; create and maintain off-site adoption schedule to maximize public access to adoptable animals; effectively increase adoption success rate and facilitate positive animal placements; monitor and evaluate the before and after adoption process; identify, evaluate and secure donations from the public and businesses to assist in day-to-day operations of the Animal Services shelter; establish and coordinate with non-profit groups, foundations and identify additional resources to receive grant funding and tax-deductible donations for the benefit of Animal Services; organize and maintain a regular schedule of public education including visits and presentations at schools, churches, meetings, forums and various community organizations to highlight programs and services offered through Animal Services; implement and maintain a foster care program targeted at underage and other animals that cannot be appropriately housed and cared for in a shelter environment; coordinate with rescue groups to take animals from shelter; maintain appropriate and accurate records of donations; attend meetings, conferences and training sessions; assist and provide information to employees and the public; perform a wide variety of support duties for Animal Services such as accepting payments, balance cash received and locate discrepancies; develop, implement, maintain and coordinate volunteer and outreach programs for Animal Services; make recommendations for modifications and implement as approved and within scope of authority; monitor and evaluate volunteer and outreach programs; recruit, interview, orient, evaluate, place, and schedule volunteers; appropriately train volunteers, regarding their role, in relationship to Animal Services and county employees; organize and coordinate volunteers to complete and assist with new and existing projects and to socialize shelter animals;Coordinate with rescue groups to take animals from the shelter [LB1]Perform related duties as assigned.
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Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12TH) grade.
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience related to animal shelters, rescue groups, animal adoption programs, animal foster programs or a closely related field. Note: Having and/or caring for personal or family pets will not substitute for the required experience.
Knowledge of: General office procedures, clerical functions and equipment operation; basic computer operation and applications; basic principles and methods of recordkeeping; basic mathematics; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic animal care and handling techniques; safe, humane, and efficient techniques and procedures of handling animals; various animal breeds and their behavioral characteristics; symptoms of common animal disease(s); safe work practices related to the handling and care of animals.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; learn, apply and follow appropriate rules, policies, procedures and ordinances that are applicable to Animal Services; follow safe work practices and use protective equipment as directed and trained; understand and follow oral and written instructions; provide prompt, courteous and responsive customer service to the public; establish, maintain and foster positive and cohesive working relationships with the public and all County employees; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; correctly use office equipment and appliances utilized in the department, inclusive of computer systems, software applications, cash register and radio equipment; accurately perform clerical work; count and balance money and deposits.
DESIREABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: College education and/ or educational coursework or vocational program completion directly related to animal science or veterinary service; researching and applying for grants and coordinating fundraising opportunities; experience or training in the behavior assessment of animals.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be immunized against rabies and maintain immunity for duration of employment.
Salary : $39,821 - $48,531
