Animal Facility Attendant

The Position The current vacancy is in Ukiah.
This recruitment is for temporary, non-benefited, extra-help work ONLY.
Do not apply if you are not willing to accept temporary, extra-help work.
Departments may hire extra-help employees for a limited period.
Extra-help is temporary employment generally not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, or on-call.
Extra-help employment may last up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project.
Extra-help employees are paid only for the hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference.
As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment.
Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment.
Under general supervision, primary responsibilities include the performance of kennel duties related to the physical well being of animals contained in the animal facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.
Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español.
Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications Not all incumbents perform all the examples listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.
Clean and disinfect kennels, euthanasia area, and animal crematorium.
Feed and water animals daily.
Observe animals for signs of disease.
Administer approved vaccines.
Assist with administering approved euthanasia drugs for the euthanasia of animals.
Conduct inventory of supplies, assist in the preparation of supply orders and stock supplies.
Maintain records, reports and files.
Clean and maintain animal facility office and grounds.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; or a combination of related education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
Dog and cat breeds and animal behavior.
Skill in: Safe animal handling.
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Mental and Physical Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Learn animal behavior and disease symptoms such as rabies and related common diseases.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl, and speak and hear.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to use color, sound, odor and shape perception and discrimination.
Selection Procedure & Other Important Information Important Application Information: It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
You must complete all sections of the application.
A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.
Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address.
Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative.
Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan.
Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards.
Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process.
Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.
Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.
234.
6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known.
You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job.
To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website.
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer