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Description

The Animal Care Technician position a part-time, limited duration position approved through December 2024, with the possibility of being extended.

First review of applications: 2/26/2024

The limited duration Animal Care Technician is part-time limited to a maximum of 15 hours per week, Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt position. This is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position. The animal shelter operates seven days a week; the regular work schedule for this position is three to five days a week in the morning hours, and typically includes at least one weekend day.  Work on holidays is expected.  The incumbent in this position is not a Civil Service employee.

General Purpose: The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing humane care and cleaning for the animals in the shelter facility. This position reports to the Animal Control Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Rinses, scrubs and disinfects animal cages and outdoor runs, hallways, floors, walls and isolation/quarantine areas; cleans water and food dishes and related kennel equipment and facilities, scrubs interior of animal-holding refrigerator after animal carcasses have been removed, cleans and disinfects animal bedding;
• Prepares food; feeds and waters animals, refills food bins at the end of the shift;
• Identifies sick and diseased animals, takes precautions to prevent the spread of disease to other animals or humans; recommends veterinarian care if needed;
• Identifies and handles wild and/or vicious animals and uses the proper handling precautions;

• Other duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S. 
• At least six months of volunteer or paid experience in the assessment and/or training of animals.  

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Washington State driver's license with driving record free from serious or frequent violations. 
• Must pass a thorough police background check.
• Must attain successful completion of training requirements prescribed by the Department.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• General principles and accepted practices and procedures associated with municipal animal control operations.

• Operation of computer software such as Excel and Word.

   Ability to:

• Operate animal control vehicles at the direction of the Animal Control Supervisor.

• Handle wild and domestic animals with available equipment in the shelter.
• Provide care and upkeep of animal control shelter and animals, to prioritize assignments, and to work independently.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and other information required for mission accomplishment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and general public.
• Understand and execute moderately complex oral or written directions.
• Maintain reliable, dependable attendance.
• Contribute to the Department's Mission.

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