Animal Shelter Control Technician - City of McPherson

Animal Control Shelter Technician

City of McPherson Animal Shelter

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Animal Control Shelter Director, at the direction of the Police Chief, the Animal Control Shelter Technician is a non-exempt position under FLSA, which serves the citizens of McPherson. This position is responsible for providing animal care and maintaining shelter facilities. This employee should possess excellent public relations, organization, and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Cares for sheltered animals including feeding, changing water, and monitoring animal health;

·         Maintains appropriate records;

·         Performs data entry for incoming animals and day-to-day activities;

·         Answers questions regarding the licensing, impounding, adoption, and disposal of animals;

·         Collects and accounts for monies received in the adoption of unclaimed animals, city licensing, cremations and impound fees;

·         Assists the public in locating lost pets;

·         Field the public’s questions about City Ordinances, State and Federal Laws pertaining to animals;

·         Transports captured live animals from the place of capture to the Animal Shelter;

·         Completes impound sheets on animals transported to and received at the Animal Shelter from the public;

·         Transports deceased animals from various locations to the crematorium;

·         Assists in the unloading of incoming animals;

·         May Assist Police Patrol Officers and Police Detectives in handling animals;

·         Operates and maintains the Crematorium;

·         Completes a daily inventory of all animals in the assigned work area;

·         Performs cleaning duties including removing feces, disinfecting, and disposing of bio-hazards;

·         Cleans the Animal Shelter building; washing windows, sweeping floors, removing trash, dusting and occasional painting and preventative maintenance;

·         Unloads, stores, and replenishes shelter supplies;

·         Assists with development and providing training related to animal services, animal control, impound procedures, and investigation of animal abuse and neglect for officers of the Department;

·         Answers and directs incoming telephone calls;

·         Assists with monitoring and updating Animal Shelter social media;

·         Assumes responsibility for the Animal Shelter in the absence of the Animal Control Shelter Director;

·         Prepares Weekly, Quarterly, and Annual Animal Shelter Statistical reports;

·         Follows Department policies and procedures;

·         Follows safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

·         Operates Department vehicles to transport animals as needed;

·         Maintain Animal Control Shelter vehicles;

·         Coordinates the work of volunteers;

·         Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Classification

Quick View

NON-EXEMPT

APPLICABLE

ELIGIBLE

ELIGIBLE

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

MANUAL LABOR

ADVERSE WEATHER

ELEMENT OF RISK

EXCESSIVE NOISE

ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER TECHNICIAN - POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Animal Shelter and/or Animal Control related experience is preferred. The employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

Education: A high school diploma or GED is required, and a technical degree or some college credit in Veterinary Medicine is preferred. This employee must possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

Technical Skills: This employee must be able to operate computers, Department vehicles, hand tools, and other Department equipment. The ability to understand and anticipate problems, to enforce Department safety policies and procedures, and to interpret written instructions, reports and manuals are required. This employee should possess excellent public relations, organizational, oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting animal care and control, community agencies, and organizations applicable to animal services. This employee must have a working knowledge of the different breeds of dogs, their handling, care and behavior, diseases, and Department policies and procedures.

Problem Solving: Some independent problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with animal emergencies, and citizen complaints.

Decision Making: Some independent decision-making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about resolving animal emergencies, citizen complaints, prioritizing assignments, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

Supervision: The Animal Control Shelter Technician is subject to the supervision of the Animal Control Shelter Director, within the Chain of Command, under the direction of the Police Chief. This employee exercises no supervision over subordinate personnel.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of Department equipment and does have limited authority to purchase necessary supplies.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, supervisory personnel and the Police Chief, the City Administrator, and the City Commission may be expected.

Working Conditions: Some adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, and excessive noise is expected. This position contains an element of risk to personal safety while performing day-to-day duties. This employee may be required to handle dangerous animals.

Physical Requirements: Some manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects, extensive walking, and the general handling of large animals and the ability to operate Departmental equipment is required daily in this position.

Residential Requirements: Must obtain residency within fifteen miles of the city limits of McPherson.

***The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Updated 02/02/2022 Department of Labor Classification: Level 4 position