Adoption Specialist Shelter Technician

Department: Police

Reports to: Civilian Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Part Time (18 hours) Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, facilitate adoptions while providing care, and treatment for the animals at the Chino Valley Animal Shelter.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

- Provides care for animals; rehabilitates animals; cleans and sanitizes kennels and cages; prepares and feeds animals; cleans dishes and laundry within the shelter.

- Works individually with animals to determine specific traits and areas of concern; works with animals in groups to determine interactions.

- Trains and supervises volunteers.

- Organizes adoption events and rabies clinics Posts all available animals on web sites to find potential adoptions.

- Files documentation as needed; responds to phone calls and messages.

- Performs customer service, including lost and found pet reporting and providing advice on the proper care and treatment of animals.

- Performs various housekeeping and cleaning; mops and sanitizes floors; cleans outside runs and play yards.

- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.

- Supports the relationship between the Town and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and Town staff; enthusiastically promotes the Town’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.

- Participates in adoption events.

- Assist with animal impounds.

- Appear in court when required.

- Sells licenses and assist with data entry.

- Returns animals to owners; counsels' owners and collects appropriate fees.

- Under the direction of the Civilian Operations Supervisor, assist Animal Control in shelter operations.

- Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of animal care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge of:

- Principles, practices and methods of animal care.

- Applicable animal laws and regulations.

- Office procedures and practices.

- Principles and practices of customer service.

- Cleaning practices and methods.

- Uses and applications of personal computers and various software applications.

Required Ability to:

- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, external organizations and the general public.

- Perform effective customer service.

- Perform routine office procedures.

- Perform basic mathematical calculations and handle money.

- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.

- Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

- Perform various cleaning tasks.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to potentially violent animals. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. May be exposed to infectious diseases.

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