What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake/Admissions Technician (5931 - Animal Care Technician I) position at Pima County?
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 1
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $15.75 - $18.51 Per Hour
Full Range: $15.75 - $21.26 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Pima Animal Care Center is the open-admissions animal shelter for Tucson and Pima County, taking in around 20,000 pets each year, and providing a full range of animal services covering a 9,000-square-mile area.
We are looking to add a new Intake/Admissions Technician (5931 - Animal Care Technician I) to join our Intake Team. In this position, you will process all dog and cat stray intakes, owner surrenders, and APS intakes. This position provides vaccines, microchips, and a quick assessment of all incoming animals before they move to the rest of the shelter. This position is heavily focused on customer service and customer interaction. Daily animal handling of all-sized dogs and cats with different behavior temperaments. The position also assists in feeding and cleaning shelter kennels.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT COPY OF DIPLOMA OR GED.
The first review of applications will be on 11/18/2024.
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Checks incoming animals for obvious health problems and injuries;
- Ensures the humane treatment of all animals in the PACC;
- Ensures the accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning incoming animals;
- Identifies types of breeds and conditions upon receipt to the PACC;
- Vaccinates healthy animals and assists in administering medication to sick animals as prescribed and directed by a veterinarian;
- Monitors animal behavior and eating patterns;
- Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, floors, walls, windows, equipment, and treatment areas to maintain the sanitary conditions of the PACC;
- Assists the public with booking-in, redemption, and selecting suitable animals for adoption;
- Answers questions and provides information to the public on PACC policies, procedures, and relevant laws and ordinances;
- Assists in performing euthanasia of animals, including following safety protocols for use and maintenance of DEA Schedule II drugs;
- Reviews and organize documents, creates new records and inputs and retrieves information using automated systems;
- Prepares and updates files, logs, status records, and other documentation to reflect the status of a process and performs required purges;
- Documents information regarding potential or identified owners, interested parties, rescue arrangements and other information on kennel cards and established detailed records of euthanasia and dead-on-arrival cases;
- Assists in maintaining accountability of scheduled drugs;
- Receives and safeguards funds for PACC services.
A high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate AND 6 months of general work experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Experience working, volunteering, or interning in an animal shelter, boarding/training facility, animal clinic setting, or other relevant animal care setting.
- Customer service experience.
- Experience working or volunteering with dogs and cats.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Access to a private, registered, INSURED vehicle for business travel is required (business mileage reimbursed) at time of appointment.Special Notice Items: Completion of a rabies vaccination cycle is required within two (2) months of hire. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: This position will require a post-job offer physical and drug screen. Requires ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $16 - $21
