Animal Shelter Technician I/II

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About the Opportunity:

Washington County Animal Services is seekingan Animal Shelter Technician.

Our Animal Shelter Technicians receive, feed, and care for animals. In this role, you will administer vaccinations as well as a variety of medications prescribed by the shelter veterinarian. You will also maintain daily animal records, work collaboratively with non-profit rescue groups to facilitate transfers of adoptable pets, and assist the public in a multitude of ways including but not limited to reuniting lost pets with their families. Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Receives dogs and cats brought to the shelter. Weighs, examines and observes animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. Places animals in kennels and maintains impounding records using the computer system.

• Prepares food and feeds animals according to the schedules and feeding instructions. Provides drinking water for animals in the animal shelter.

• Performs basic animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, and trimming nails.

• Cleans and organizes Animal Shelter facilities, including cleaning and disinfecting shelter kennels and floors, organizing shelter equipment, doing laundry, and washing dishes.

• Responds to questions and inquiries from customers regarding the care of animals.

• Provides assistance to pet owners during the redemption process of their pet(s).

• Performs humane euthanasia. Removes and properly disposes of deceased animals. Maintains euthanasia records and records of used controlled substances.

• Maintains records on animals such as size, weight, physical condition, feedings, treatments, medications, and provided care.

• Handles, controls, examines, and administers routine vaccinations and/or oral medications.

• Maintains shelter records and notes medical problems of animals using a computer system. Notifies supervisor of supply or equipment needs.

• Through observation and interaction with animals at the shelter and in accordance with established guidelines and protocols, completes behavioral assessments on animals to help determine their social needs and abilities in interacting with other animals and with people of various age groups.

Work Schedule: Due to the nature of the duties, no remote work is eligible. Also, to meet the 365 days of the year-round operational needs in this work group, the Animal Shelter Technicians work on the weekends and holidays.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Knowledge of up-to-date animal handling skills

• Professional customer service skills and problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Skills and abilities to build positive relationships with the public and be part of a dedicated workforce

• The ability to remain calm and rational in routine and non-routine situations

About the Division:
Please join us in our mission to provide a safe haven for animals in transition, protect animals from harm, and provide tools to the residents of our County to live safely, responsibly, and respectfully with animals. If you have considered creating a career in the public sector within a municipal animal shelter, we believe your talents and passion for animal welfare will bring value to services we provide in Washington County, Oregon, as well as the collaborative efforts we make with community partners throughout the Portland metropolitan area to ensure that everything we can do to prevent animals from needing our shelter is just as important as providing excellent care and help to the animals that are in our care. To learn more, please use this link:Bonnie L Hays Animal Shelter.

We highly encourage anyone who meets either set of minimum qualifications listed below to apply to fill our current position and any future vacancies! Both classifications are part of the Animal Shelter Technician series meaningwe can underfill the Animal Shelter Technician II position at the Animal Shelter Technician I level.Once a Animal Shelter Technician I meets the minimum qualifications of the Animal Shelter Technician II, they will automatically be promoted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Animal Shelter Technician II (Pay Range: $24.77 - $29.96/hour):

• Two (2) years of professional experience in the care, handling, or training of animals in a kennel, veterinary office, animal clinic, or related setting.
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• One (1) year of professional experience in the care, handling, or training of animals in a kennel, veterinary office, animal clinic, or related setting;AND Completion of at least one (1) year of technical training in veterinary assistance or a related program.

Animal Shelter Technician I (Pay Range: $21.24 - $25/84/hour):

• One (1) year of professional experience in the care, handling, or training of animals in a kennel, veterinary office, animal clinic, or related setting;
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• Completion of at least one (1) year of technical training in veterinary assistance or a related program may substitute for the required experience.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires the possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy:Driver's License & Records Policy-Vehicles.

• Certification as a Euthanasia Technician is required within six (6) months of appointment.

• Successful completion of a background check.

• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment including medical and drug screening prior to appointment. For more information on the physical requirements, please visit theJob Task Analysis.

Classifications are typically written broadly. To review more details of these classifications, please use these links:Animal Shelter Technician I & Animal Shelter Technician II.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Steps of the process:

1. Apply today!In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.

2. MQ Review:Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualification(s) screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. Please note:Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluatedseparatelyfrom your application.

3. Subject Matter Expert Review:Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).This process could take about 2 weeks.

4. Panel Interview(s):Candidates who pass the screening step(s) will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

5. Reference Checks:We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s), generally 3-4 professional references.

6. Conditional Offer of Appointment:Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s). The hiring manager will extend a verbal conditional offer of appointment, and a formal offer letter will be sent by Human Resources via Workday.

7. Post-Offer Check:The final candidate requires to successfully clear a third-party background check, driving record check, and physical abilities test including medical and drug screening as pre-employment conditions.

8. Start Date:A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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