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A/S SPECIALIST

Mesa County • Grand Junction, CO • 1w ago

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Performs the duties of all areas of the Animal Services operation within the Animal Services Shelter

Facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include

other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify

or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be

performed by all incumbents.)

Assist with requests for assistance necessary to insure compliance with Colorado and Mesa County

animal regulations and laws.

May include observation and documentation of evidence to assist Animal Services Officers as necessary

to address illegal activities regarding animal control, public health and public safety.

Performs duties to include the collection, entry, management and auditing of data, cashiering, filing,

dispatching, answering telephones, assisting the public, maintenance and cleaning of the facility or as

assigned by the Animal Services Manager.

May investigate reports of possible disease transmission among animals or animals to humans and

initiate necessary actions within the Animal Services Facility.

May investigate, providing proper documentation, to testify in court for citations written and issued.

Performs humane euthanasia according to established training protocols.

Assists and advises the public as they adopt, redeem, and/or release animals. Completes necessary

paperwork. Helps citizens' problem solve animal control issues and complaints in a proactive, professional

fashion.

Includes frequent handling, moving, and transporting of animals, behavioral and physical assessment of

animals and oversight of adoption, transfer and foster programs. Provides direct monitoring of the impound

status and maintains the body condition of the animals held at the Animal Services Facility.

Completes janitorial and light maintenance within the building and on the grounds of Animal Services;

monitors and requisitions animal/janitorial supplies used with the center.

Cleans and sanitizes animal holding areas and facility areas on a daily or as needed basis. Feed, water,

and provide ongoing evaluations of animal health according to their needs.

Provides preventative maintenance as required.

May oversee volunteer, community service individuals.

May include serving as public relations person to educate the community regarding Animal Services

functions and importance of being responsible pet owners. This could include education in schools and

community organizations, public events and television programs as assigned by the Animal Services

Manager.

Present Humane Education class as assigned by Animal Services Manager

Prepare, package, label, and transport rabies testing samples as assigned by Animal Services Manager

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Works as a member of a team of professionals that fosters a safe and positive environment. Performs

other related duties as assigned by the Animal Services Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years of age

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Training and / or experience in animal control, animal sheltering,

customer service or other experience working with animals preferred.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities

required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Active Colorado Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must

be ableto capture and control a wide variety of different animals if required in the facility.

Work is often in a standard office environment, but also includes driving, walking in the community in any

@type of weather conditions.

Noise level is generally moderate, however can experience short-term, high decibel levels requiring

Hearing protection. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Must be available for shift work and overtime and pager/on-call and night, (on a rotational basis).

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us

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