Animal Care Specialist; Kennels

Overview

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Care Specialist (Kennels) to support the Animal Care Division.

Benefits of Broward County Employment:

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
  Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Requires six (6) months of experience in the professional care and handling of animals, and customer service.

None.

Knowledge of general animal care/health principals and practices.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Receive dogs and cats brought to the shelter. Weighs, examines, and observes animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. Places animals in kennels and maintains impounding records using the computer system.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned kennel areas; organizes and disinfects equipment; laundry.
• Prepare food and feed animals according to schedules and feeding instructions. Provide drinking water for animals in the animal shelter.
• Reports any medical issues to clinic staff and may assist with the application or administration of monthly preventative parasiticides, routine vaccinations and/or oral medications.
• Performs daily census rounds and updates animal records as needed.
• Ensures disease management best practices are followed to prevent cross-contamination.
• Responds to questions and inquiries from citizens regarding the care of animals. Provides assistance to citizens visiting the shelter for adoption, redemption, and surrender of dogs and cats.
• Observation and interaction with animals at shelter in accordance with established guidelines and protocols to gather behavioral information and provide quality care.
• Maintains shelter records and notes medical/behavioral problems of animals using the computer system.
• Notifies supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands – Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards – Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens, dog and cat allergens, potentially aggressive animals and periods of mental stress.

Competencies
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• Decision Quality

  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.

• Action Oriented

  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.

• Communicates…