Animal Control Shelter Attendant

Salary : $29,250.00 - $42,166.41 Annually

Location : 140 County Landfill Road - Palatka, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-028

Department: Planning & Development

Opening Date: 05/07/2024

General Description

This is a full-time or part-time, hourly position that reports to the Animal Control Supervisor. The position performs work caring for dogs, cats, and any other animals housed at the Animal Control Shelter.

Essential Job Functions

Receives animals delivered by Animal Control Officers or members of the public.

Hoses out and cleans kennel runs and drains with bleach and other solvents as needed. Scrubs kennel run walls, fencing, floors, as needed.

Cleans cat cages, provides litter and food, and cleans underneath trays as needed.

Cleans, sweeps, disinfects, and performs related cleaning duties as needed or instructed.

Washes all related feeding bowls, crates, beds, and equipment.

Washes blankets, sheets, and other items, as needed.

Completes paperwork.

Feeds animals.

Performs deep cleaning to shelter, including removal of cob webs, and other debris.

Cleans walkways when needed.

Cleans the shelter and offices as instructed.

Performs customer service for visitors dropping off or picking up animals.

Ability to respond to unusual circumstances as it relates to shelter operations.

May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies and/or other emergency duties.

Works weekends and holidays as required.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of animal care procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Animal Services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year experience working and/or caring for animals. (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

Special Requirements

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Ability to pass certified animal control officer school.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing.

Driving.

Ability to work under stress with time constraints.

Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over).

Climbing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running, reaching, pulling, and smelling.ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works inside in an office environment.

Works outside in varying weather conditions with noise, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, heights, and flea infested areas.

Stressful situations.(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:

CORE BENEFITS

• Medical/Health Insurance

• Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Florida Retirement System

• Employee Assistance Program

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

• Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.

• Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.

HOLIDAYS are as follows:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)

ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

OTHER BENEFITS

Bereavement Leave

Cost Saving Incentive Program

Employee of the Quarter Program

Jury Duty Pay