Animal Care Worker Examination

Salary: See Position Description

Location : 6006 - Dog Pound

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: CS2024-056

Department: 6006 - Public Safety - Animal Control

Opening Date: 05/17/2024

Closing Date: 6/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT# CS2024-056

APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 05/10/2024

Animal Care Worker (Open)

FILING OF APPLICATION:

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland's web site: government• obs.com careers cleveland

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 17th 2024

UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13th 2024.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13th 2024

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $17.10 - $21.33 per hour.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES

This position is responsible for daily kennel and shelter cleaning, ensuring shelter animals are properly cared for, assisting with adopter meets, and other duties as assigned, Ensures the Division of Animal Care and Control's (DACC's) high quality standards are maintained. Cleans and disinfects multiple animal kennels, food and water bowls, and enrichment toys. Also cleans all outside areas as well as public areas. Scans dogs for microchips and implants them in dogs that have not been microchipped. Ensures that photographs are taken of newly impounded animals. Assists with assessing dog's temperament as needed. Feeds, grooms, exercises, walks, and engages in enrichment activities as well as socialization of all shelter animals. Interacts with DACC clients to introduce adoptable animal as well as other meets, as needed. Promotes adoptions through visitor education. Documents animal identification. Updates animal walking boards, divisional spreadsheet, and record management systems.

Assists with animal euthanasia as needed. Drives Divisional vehicles. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must become euthanasia certified within six months of the date of hire. Must be able to lift and handle animals of all sizes. Animal welfare experience is preferred.

NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

Supplemental Information

RESIDENCY CREDIT

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one ear at the time of filin and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City's website here:

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission Qt.-tb.g-timg-Qf..fiJjng application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant's supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

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Do you have a valid Ohio Driver's License? (REQUIRED: Attach a PDF or JPG copy of your license before submitting your application.)

Yes

No

02

If you possess a valid Driver's License, is it issued by the State of Ohio?

Yes

No

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:::NOTE::: Did you upload the required files in the ATTACHMENT section of this application before clicking the submit button? Failure to submit these documents will result in AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. (Each file must be either JPEG or PDF file format AND cannot be any larger than 5 MB in size.)

Yes

No

Required Question