Animal Center Assistant Care Technician (Part-Time)

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Position Information

Posting Number 2024237 Position Title Animal Center Assistant Care Technician (Part-time) Position # 7524 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Part-time Department Animal Services - Operations Job Type Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefitted) Work Schedule

Approximately 15-20 hours/week

Flexible schedule available

Hours available Monday-Friday b/t the hours of 7am- 6pm

Rotating weekends, holidays & special events

Hiring Pay Rate $12.00/hour Posting Opening Date 05/13/2024 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Performs animal feeding and care, assists customers interested in adopting animals, and performs facility cleaning and other duties related to the care of animals housed at the City of Bryan's Animal Center. This is a part-time year-round position.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, handles, and kennels animals of all species, including those of unknown temperament, and aggressive, sick, or injured animals.

• Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals.

• Performs bathing and basic grooming of animals.

• Provides animals with exercise and basic training.

• Assists the public looking for lost or adoptable pets.

• Facilitates the animal adoption process by answering customer questions, searching for and introducing them to various animals, and assisting with adoption procedures.

• Performs routine inspections of animals to include monitoring and documenting their behavior, symptoms of disease, and overall condition.

• Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals; provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.

• Maintains records and files of the animal center and the animals housed there; logs all incidents concerning animal control.

• Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans, and sweeping and using a high-pressure water hose to clean floors and walls.

• Assists in humanely euthanizing animals due to disease, injury, or overcrowded conditions.

• Cleans and maintains the facility and performs minor facility repairs.

• Restocks supplies in all animal areas; maintains adequate supplies, including food, cleaning, and disinfectant supplies.

• Maintains a safe and effective work environment and complies with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

• Assists other staff with their assignments, helps train new staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must possess at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably involving the care of animals.

• Must possess an affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals.

Preferred:

• Additional higher education, training, or certification directly related to animal care.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The general care, nutrition, and handling, of a variety of animal breeds and species.

• Principles and practices of record keeping.

Ability to:

• Learn job-related procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training.

• Perform standardized routines and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Humanely and safely handle frightened, injured, ill, and/or aggressive animals.

• Tolerate the euthanasia of animals.

• Recognize sick or injured animals and notify the proper authorities.

• Recognize the need for, and use, animal restraint equipment when necessary.

• Maintain relevant written records and operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software to enter data as required.

• Respond to questions in person and by phone.

• Organize work for timely completion.

• Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

• Demonstrate collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.

• Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.

• Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent's area of responsibility.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to respond to customer inquiries with tact and diplomacy.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

• Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and using hands and fingers to operate the equipment. Frequently handles animals of all sizes, occasionally weighing up to 100 pounds (i.e. through the shelter on a leash or using other safe restraint and animal handling equipment, into and out of cages in the shelter, into and out of shelter vehicles, and onto and off of exam tables).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an animal shelter. There is continuous interaction with animals, including some with questionable health and temperament and exposure to inclement weather, temperature extremes, odors, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and animal waste/blood. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud depending on working conditions.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: animal care and first aid supplies, animal capture/restraint equipment, phone; computer, printer, and other business/office equipment, washer and dryer, and various cleaning equipment and supplies.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

• Yes

• No

• Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

• City of Bryan Website

• City of Bryan Social Media

• City of Bryan Employment Office

• City of Bryan Employee

• Friend/Relative

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• Texas Municipal League

• Television Station

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• Newspaper

• Career Fair (specify location below)

• College/University Website (specify school below)

• Other Website (specify below)

• Other Source (specify below)

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• If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.):

(Open Ended Question)

• What is your expected wage/salary for this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you possess experience working at an animal shelter, animal care facility, or a similar type of work environment?

• Yes

• No

• If 'Yes', please describe your role & experience. If 'No', enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

• What sort of animals do you have direct experience handling? What sort of care did you provide to these animals?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you possess experience dealing with aggressive, sick, or injured animals?

• Yes

• No

• If 'Yes', please describe your experience. If 'No', enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

• List three (3) strengths/skills you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for this position:

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you a Texas A&M Student participating (or eligible to participate) in the work study program?

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Certification(s)

Bryan Municipal Building

300 S. Texas Avenue

Bryan, Texas 77803