What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at King County?

Salary : $23.18 - $29.38 Hourly

Location : Kent, WA

Job Type : Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number : 2024KC23425

Department : DES - Executive Services

Division : RALS - Records & Licensing Svc

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : P1 : ACOG-Animal Control-DES (RALS)

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Summary

Are you someone who takes great interest in the health and wellbeing of animals and can also work considerately and effectively with their human owners? Are you interested in being a leader in service excellence, committed to building an enduring legacy of continuous improvement and employee engagement? Are you a team player? Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking dynamic and experienced Animal Care Technicians!

RASKC provides animal services to 24 cities and unincorporated King County, this includes : rescuing stray, injured, neglected or abused pets; reuniting orphaned pets with families and / or helping them find forever homes through RASKC's pet adoption centers in Kent and Kirkland, including several other partner locations; providing pet licensing services; a wide array of volunteering opportunities and much more. King County is a national leader in improving animal outcomes as a municipal shelter, using data and model practices to maintain a high live release rate (above 90%).

Records and Licensing Services' guiding principles and core values govern our roles and responsibilities as employees. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values of; Collaboration, Service Oriented, Results-Focused, Accountability, Innovation, Fair, Just, and Professional.

ABOUT RECORDS & LICENSING SERVICES (RALS)

The Records and Licensing Services Division (RALS) is a division of the

RALS operates within a statutory framework that is prescribed by state law and county code. Many of the services administered by the division are mandated by state law, and are provided in King County on a regional basis across jurisdictional boundaries. RALS also provides certain local services to unincorporated King County and by contract with many local municipalities throughout King County. In addition, RALS is responsible for providing internal services that are necessary for purposes of business efficiency and meeting various legal responsibilities.

RALS is responsible for :

Recording documents related to real property sales and other transactions and making them accessible for members of the public, businesses, and other government agencies
Collecting and dispersing real estate excise tax payments on the conveyance of real property in King County
Providing licensing and information services and promoting public safety by administering and enforcing vehicle and vessel licensing and taxi and transportation network company (TNC) regulations
Providing internal mail services and physical and electronic records management services to all county agencies
Providing animal care and control services for the protection of property, human health, and safety and promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through education and licensing programs via public and private sector partnerships

RALS is committed to service excellence and building an enduring legacy through continuous improvement. RALS uses Lean practices to improve our operations, programs, public and internal services, and employee safety. We accomplish this through an equity lens, creating a learning environment, and employee engagement.

To learn more about RALS, please visit our website at :

Job Duties

Scope of Job Duties : To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to :

Clean, feed, water and monitor animals held at the Center;

Prepare, clean and sanitize shelter to maintain a healthy and humane environment for animals, employees and visitors;

Vaccinate, and scan for microchips, all dogs and cats on arrival to the Center; Medicate sick or injured animals as prescribed by a veterinarian, microchip animals available for adoption in the absence of veterinary staff;

Plan, improve, and develop new methods for providing animal care and client communication including; communicating with various Animal Control sections, filing, data entry, and providing excellent customer service to all internal (staff, volunteers, foster parents) and external stakeholders (residents, general public) in person, over the phone or by e-mail while juggling multiple tasks on a daily basis;

Educate the public on animal behavior, care, training, laws and policies; assist potential adopters in selecting animals;

Prepare and issue adoption, redemption and transfer paperwork for the release of animals;

Perform behavior assessments on shelter animals;

Euthanize animals;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who :

Work directly with animals in an animal shelter, animal control, kennel, veterinary, or zoological stetting;

Handle behavior assessment techniques, proper methods for the care and feeding of animals, cleaning of cages, kennels and treat animals as directed;

Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including responding to complaints and inquiries from the public in a calm, professional and courteous communication style;

Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;

Comfortable and proficient in using Office Productivity tools in your daily work (King County uses Microsoft Office intensively) and experience with Chameleon (or a similar data management product such as a veterinary practice management software);

Work with kennel cleaning materials (i.e., bleach, Rescue, and other chemicals as needed).

Supplemental Information

Supplemental information :

Selected candidate will need to pass a pre-employment physical (must be able to lift 40 Ibs.)

Obtain a Euthanasia Drug Certification within one year of employment.

This position is represented by the Animal Control Officers Guild.

This position is covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible and at times may be mandatory.

The animal shelter operates 7 days a week and the schedule for this position will be determined based on seniority. This position will be on a 4 / 10 schedule between the hours of 7 : 30am-6 : 30pm. Exact days of the week will be determined prior to first day.

Are you ready to apply : This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. A King County application is required. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months. If you need assistance in the application process, please contact Karina Cordova, HR Analyst at

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options : King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

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