Lost and Found Coordinator (Office Services Coordinator) Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Lost and Found Coordinator (Office Services Coordinator) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 10521 Baur Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132 The Lost and Found Coordinator plays a vital role in reuniting lost pets with their owners. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of lost and found animal reports, including intake tracking, and communication with the public. The coordinator ensures efficient, compassionate, and timely service for pet owners and helps reduce the shelter’s population by facilitating successful reunions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visithttps://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. Examples of Duties Receive and document lost and found pet reports via phone, email, walk-in, and online forms. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and logs of lost and found animals. Match lost reports with found animals in shelter custody and in community reports (social media, flyers, etc.). Work closely with intake staff to identify incoming animals that may be reported as lost. Communicate with pet owners, providing guidance on reclaim procedures and resources. Update and monitor lost and found databases. Post and respond to lost/found pet notices on community boards, social media, and pet recovery platforms (e.g., PawBoost, Petco Love Lost). Coordinate with animal control, veterinary offices, and rescue groups to track lost/found pets. Create and distribute flyers and outreach materials to aid in reunification efforts. Educate the public on responsible pet ownership, microchipping, and prevention of pet loss. Support other shelter staff and volunteers with reunification procedures as needed. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to four years of experience in a general office environment, or working with domestic animals. Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. Additionally, new employees will have 30 calendar days, after their first day of employment, to attest to their

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vaccination status. Instructions on how to submit this attestation will be provided once employment has begun. County employees are not required to be fully vaccinated, but those who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly

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testing until they are fully vaccinated or St. Louis County geographically reaches a 70% vaccination rate and a moderate transmission level of

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as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years.

Other benefits include:

paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.