Animal Tender Assistant -Casual

Basic FunctionCare for animals impounded at the Animal Control Shelter.SALARY: 5AREPORTS TO: Animal Shelter Operations SupervisorPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: NoneTypical Duties Clean and disinfect kennels and feed the animals according to established schedules and procedures. Evaluate animals for health and temperament, tend to minor injuries, and administer prescribed medications. Report any animal needing veterinary care to the Animal Shelter Operations Supervisor. Show animals that are available for adoption to prospective new owners. Advise them on animal behavior, training, and breed characteristics. Assist with performing euthanasia. Perform paperwork associated with shelter animals. Operate crematory to dispose of animal carcasses, clean out and dispose of ashes. Receive and book in animals from the public. May coordinate training and activities for volunteers and other off-site events. Perform janitorial tasks and groundskeeping, including minor maintenance and snow removal. May answer phone calls regarding policies, lost and found animals, animal availability, and other office duties.Position RequirementsMinimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. One year of demonstrated experience in providing care and proper handling of dogs, and/or cats. Experience with small mammals, exotics, livestock, and other types of domestic animals preferred. Veterinary Technician certification preferred. Six months experience with direct public contact. Basic knowledge of personal computers; type with speed and accuracy. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough’s insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to deal with the public in a sensitive manner under stressful situations. Ability to handle, in a humane manner, various animal temperaments. Ability to wear a respirator and pass a medical physical.al.Other A test on breed identification may be required at time of interview. Successful applicant may be required to take a series of rabies prophylaxis vaccinations and an annual hearing test. This position requires a criminal background investigation.Additional InformationJob ContactsOrdinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous public contact.Job ResponsibilitySupervises volunteer staff; experiences mostly routine with a few minor problems; little immediate supervision is required, must use own initiative in handling most problems; the consequences of error, carelessness, or mistaken judgment require normal effort to recover.Work EnvironmentA multi-tasking environment (animal shelter) where conditions are generally unpleasant with disagreeable conditions (noise, odors, ashes from crematory, and year-round outdoor environment) with a major health and accident risk; requires extended periods of fast-paced physical effort requiring frequent pushing, pulling, and scrubbing with short periods of heavy lifting (50+ lbs.).This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.Application Procedure Apply OnlineIndividuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB.For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCasual, Non-Benefitted01How many years of professional experience do you have providing care and proper handling of dogs, and/or cats?None0-1 year1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5 or more years02How many years of experience do you have working with small mammals, exotics, livestock, and other types of domestic animalsNone0-1 year1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5 or more years03Do you have a Veterinary Technician certification?YesNo04How much experience do you have working with the public?None1 month - 6 months6 months - 1 year1-2 years2-3 years3-4 years4 or more years05What is your typing speed?06Are there any shifts that you would be unavailable to work?DaysEveningsWeekendsHolidaysNo, able to work all shifts Required Question