What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN position at Whitfield County, GA?
Description
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to care for all animals at the County Shelter, provide the animals comfort at all times, assist citizens with animal control related issues, and to perform clerical and administrative duties that support shelter operations.
*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Rinses, scrubs and disinfects animal cages, hallways, floors, walls, isolation/quarantine areas and all shelter facilities; cleans water and food dishes and related kennel equipment and facilities.
Clean and disinfect all equipment needed for transport including crates, vehicles, and other supplies. Maintains equipment and vehicles; and delivers animal traps as requested.
Prepares paperwork, records and documentation; calculates animal dispositions; enters information into department databases; updates databases and spreadsheets; prepares and/or processes purchase orders and budgeting information; maintains department files; and prepares timesheets and monthly and annual reports.
Organize transport of animals to and from shelters and rescue groups; drives Whitfield County Animal Shelter’s vehicles to and from shelters as needed.
Operates a transit van or similar vehicle to/from distant locations transporting animals to/from designated addresses. Maintaining the animals’ welfare during transport and ensuring proper transfer paperwork is filled out and delivered per rules and regulations
Maintains detailed records of animals transferred to and from rescue groups.
Maintains inventory of equipment, materials and supplies, including controlled substances; and procures supplies as needed.
Receives incoming calls and visitors; responds to inquiries; provides information; advises citizens of animal control issues, animal care, humane treatment, rabies precautions and other related topics; coordinates animal adoptions; and receives and returns animals to/from owners.
Coordinates operational activities with County-retained veterinarian and Sheriff’s Department.
Implements standard operating procedures for disaster plans involving animal control issues, and coordinates activities with the County Emergency Management Agency.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one year of experience caring for animals; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Supplemental Information
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, odors, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, disease, or rude/irate customers.
Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $17 - $22
