Shelter Attendant Part Time

The Animal Resource Center is located at 4848 State Route 30 in House Springs, MO

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org.  Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves semi-professional work involving county code enforcement and shelter sanitization and operations; specifically involving animal control and welfare. Work involves applying technical knowledge for the conducting of shelter sanitization and operations, and the ability to interpret and enforce the county animal control order and state statutes which govern the operation of animal shelters. Employees in this position regularly exercise judgment in a broad range of duties. Work is assigned by the division manager or other division supervisor, with instructions and assistance given on unusual or complex problems such as review of ordinances, disease control and animal welfare.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs county shelter maintenance procedures in accordance with the Animal Care Facilities Act, involving feeding, watering, sanitization, and other animal welfare related duties.
• Performs county shelter maintenance procedures in accordance with the Animal Care Facilities Act and Division protocols involving shelter facilities sanitization, upkeep and rehabilitation as needed.
• Performs grounds maintenance, to include mowing, weed-eating, trash pick-up, snow and ice removal on County animal shelter grounds.
• Performs housekeeping maintenance of the Division Administration areas, such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning toilets, and trash removal.
• Performs animal sedations as needed, when qualified.
• Performs first aid on injured animals, such as splints, tourniquets, blankets and muzzles, and other related medical supplies and equipment.
• Assists medically trained staff members with providing medications to animals that sick or injured, when qualified.
• Provides daily exercise periods and animal socialization sessions and enrichment sessions as prescribed by the Animal Care Facilities Act,
• Performs animal intake, medical evaluations, and temperament testing of all animals, as requested.
• Assists division administrative staff with customer service and data entry as requested.
• Performs minor maintenance on kennels, facilities, shelter equipment and other professional equipment.
• Conducts adoption tours and assists customers searching the facility for their lost.
• Presents courtroom testimony regarding alleged violations of county and state animal control and animal welfare laws, only when qualified.
• Assists field staff personnel with impoundment intake procedures and intake evaluations.
• Performs on-the-job training of new personnel, when assigned.
• Performs emergency animal shelter operations and daily animal care during disaster response situations as directed, only when qualified.
• Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No related experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Certification by a state professional animal care and control organization such as the Missouri Animal Control Association or the National Animal Control Association or equivalent organization as an Animal Control Officer preferred but not required.
• Specialty certifications for such tasks as chemical capture, medical intake evaluations, temperament testing, behavior assessment, socialization/enrichment program management, behavior modification training, etc. preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to control, lift and carry large animals; and
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and after-hours on a rotational basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of county ordinances pertaining to animal control and animal welfare; the criminal justice system; and basic computer operations.
• Skill in the operation and care of assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of the Animal Care Facilities Act and practices pertaining to animal control and animal welfare; the criminal justice system; and basic computer operations.
• Ability to recognize environmental and public safety hazards; and prepare clear, concise reports; analyze and determine practices or actions that address problems.
• Ability to enforce Animal Care Facilities Act and division policies in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires mental and visual acuity, speaking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand; grasping; picking, holding or otherwise working with the whole hand; hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.