ANIMAL SERVICES WORKER- PART TIME

Description

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to assist the Animal Shelter on the weekends. Including but not limited to feed/provide water to all animals, clean animal cages and other shelter equipment.

*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*

NOTE:
This position will work normally four (4) hours on Saturday and four (4) hours on Sunday. The individual must be available once a month to work six (6) hours on Saturday and two (2) on Sunday to help with rescue/adoptions.

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.

Feeds and provides water for animals on a daily basis;

Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment.

Assist with adoption and/or rescue procedures as needed;

Assists with performing euthanasia on diseased or dangerous animals; restrains animals during procedure; and works with other staff members to ensure safety and compassion.

Operates animal control equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience working with 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 exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference 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 carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well established procedures or sequences.

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.