Animal Shelter Attendant - City of El Dorado : Job Details

Compensation:This position starts at $17.63* per hour. *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.Benefits:Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado) Sick & Personal leaveWork-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave9 paid holidaysYMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programsLongevity payEMPAC Employee Assistance ProgramVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information. *Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment. Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.Position Summary: To ensure public safety from animals and the humane treatment of animals whilehoused at the shelter.Essential Functions:Shelter OperationsReceives animals from the Animal Control officer or other agency personnel or contracted cities.Places animal in a cage and generates a cage card. Enters information into computer.Provides food, maintains a clean environment, provides remedial medical assistance if needed.Completes all required paper work assuring for accuracy and timeliness.After the designated required time period, assists veterinarian in euthanization of animals.Receives phone calls and walk-ins from the public. Provides information and details regardingshelter policies and a wide variety of topics assuring for professionalism and the best PR for theCity.Contacts owners of animals and facilitates the redeeming of animals assuring the Departmentpolicies are followed and assuring for courtesy.Facilitates the adoption process assuring the Department policies are followed and assuring forcourtesy.Collects monies for services and adoptions and distributes refunds assuring for accuracy.Accounts for monies collected, makes deposits at bank, balances check book completes bankreconciliation, assuring the department policies are followed.Maintains thorough information and records on all animals and their dispositions assuring foraccuracy and timeliness.Completes billings for contracted agencies assuring for accuracy and timeliness.Mops floors, surfaces, cleans kennels, cages, and runs assuring that they are free of solid wasteand maintains a sanitary physical environment.Educational ActivitiesProvides information to complainants and owners of animals in violation and other citizensregarding laws, rules, and problem solving. Provides suggestions to deal with animal controlsituations.Provides educational tours of facilities as requested.Administrative DutiesCompletes reports and other paper work for documenting lost/found pets, each animal handled,and other relevant activities assuring for accuracy and timeliness.Keeps statistics, work logs, and other required data on animal control efforts for compliance withstate, local, and other regulations.Returns phone calls and generally communicates with citizens, agencies, and others assuring forpoliteness, professionalism, and a positive public image at all times.Maintains inventory of all supplies and equipment needed to operate. Reorders supplies asneeded assuring for budget compliance.Communicates with citizens who have adopted or redeemed animal and are not in compliancewith requirements. Takes required follow-up steps to assure compliance.Completes quarterly and year-end reports for immediate Director.Education and Experience:High school diploma/GED2 years' experience with small animalsJob Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have knowledge of:Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe ProfessionalPrepare business reports and lettersOrganize and prioritize multiple projects and activitiesAnimal licensingMust have the ability to:Correspond using effective written and verbal communication considering audience.Concentrate and provide prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaksExercise quality judgement and effectively solve problems This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.Welcome to the City of El Dorado Career PortalE-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of El Dorado, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 316-###-#### to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 316-###-#### or e-mail [email protected] City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment. If you are relocating to El Dorado, find out more about our community.By submitting your application for any position with the City of El Dorado, you understand and agree to the attached statements.If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) ###-####, or email [email protected]. For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources.The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.