Animal Care Attendant - Weekend Availability*

JOB The Department of Public Health (DPH), Animal Care Division, is seeking compassionate and dedicated Animal Care Attendants

• to join our Animal Care Team in providing essential care for animals in need.

This role involves routine manual labor in both shelter and field environments. Attendants may be assigned to a variety of tasks, such as providing enrichment to animals, assisting with transportation and supporting the veterinary team. This is a hands-on role ideal for individuals who are passionate about animal welfare and comfortable working in a physically active environment. Applicants must be available to work weekends. Shift schedule may be 4-10 hour shifts as follows: 8:00am

• 6:30pm Sunday
• Wednesday OR 8:00am
• 6:30pm Wednesday
• Saturday.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cat cages, livestock corrals, equipment, and work areasFeeding and watering animalsAdministering medications as needed and monitoring animal behavior and healthAssisting Animal Control Officers with animal impoundsSupervising multi-animal playgroups and providing treatsWalking, playing with, and bathing dogs and catsTransporting animals to veterinary clinics for spay/neuter proceduresMaintaining forms, logs, and shelter database recordsAnswering basic questions from the public and assisting with animal adoptions proceduresPerforming general maintenance and upkeep around the shelterAssisting with orienting new volunteers on procedures and policiesAssisting the medical team in public service eventsSupporting media team with animal handling and may appear in official County social media contentProviding reception and administrative coverage as neededField-related duties may include: Delivering and retrieving animal traps and related paperworkPicking up deceased animalsTransporting livestock as neededAdministering vaccinations to stray animals•

Official Title:

Kennel AttendantFor more detailed information, refer to the Kennel Attendant job description.

EXCELLENT

BENEFITSTo review job

• specific benefits, refer to: Summary of BenefitsMemorandum of Understanding (MOU)CONDITIONS

OF EMPLOYMENT

Animal Euthanasia:

Please be aware, shelters currently participate in humane euthanasia of sick, injured, or unadopted impounded animals. Incumbents will be required to be certified on humane euthanasia upon hire.

Physical:

Requires frequent standing and walking; frequent stooping and bending; and the ability to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Additionally, these positions require work in inclement weather.

Travel & Driver License:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Work Schedule:

Must be available to work weekends. Shift schedule may be 4-10 hour shifts as follows: 8:00am

• 6:30pm Sunday
• Wednesday OR 8:00am
• 6:30pm Wednesday
• Saturday.

Pre-Employment Process:

Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship:

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.

ANDExperience Requirement:

Six (6) months of full-time experience in general public contact or customer service;

• OR-Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in animal care and handling within an animal control or regulatory agency, veterinary clinic, animal care facility, or animal hospital.

Volunteer experience is considered qualifying.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas: Basic Animal CarePublic Contact Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

IMPORTANT

The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

Please note:

if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.