Riverdale Animal Shelter Intake Specialist

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Riverdale Animal Shelter Intake Specialist

Salary

$41,600.00 - $47,840.00 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

06605

Department

Animal Shelter & Adoption Ctr

Division

Animal Shelter

Opening Date

07/09/2024

Closing Date

7/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Cultural Competencies/EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description

• Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The animal shelter is seeking an Intake Specialist that is a highly motivated, polite, and outgoing individual with a professional demeanor to perform a variety of duties involving the record keeping, basic evaluation, vaccination, and care of animals brought into the shelter.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Represent Riverdale Animal Shelter in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

• Perform animal intake, including vaccinations, deworming, taking pictures, conducting basic behavioral and health evaluations, and accurately recording information into the animal shelter operating system (Chameleon). Report health or behavior abnormalities to the behavior and/or health care team.

• Support the animal care team with daily feeding and cleaning of the animals in our care.

• Support the shelter’s animal control partner agencies by assisting officers with animal intake and maintaining good communication with officers.

• Adhere to effective disease control practices and evaluate animals at intake for any signs of infectious disease.

• Administer oral and topical medications to animals.

• Assist in the reclaiming of animals.

• Train and work with volunteers in a cooperative manner.

• Maintain and clean animal kennels

• Provide food and water to shelter pets

• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace

• Participate in animal enrichment and stress reduction efforts.

• Perform humane euthanasia on a rotating basis after certified in Humane Euthanasia.

• Perform special projects as assigned.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn general principles of animal care and to have a basic understanding of animal behavior.

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn syringe use and to impound animals.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn methods and procedures of kennel cleaning and maintenance.

• Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in maintenance of kennel.

• Read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Computer skills: Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Chameleon operating system preferred.

More Qualifications for Success

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required

• Preferred knowledge of low stress handling methods/Fear-Free Certified

• Preferred knowledge of Chameleon operating system

• Preferred veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, and/or dog training experience.

  Experience

• Previous animal handling experience of at least 12 months

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Work Environment: Work is performed throughout shelter and internal office settings. Exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, potentially fearful/fractious animals and/or animal bites/scratches. Exposure to cleaning agents. Work can be emotionally taxing.

• Physical Requirements:Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Frequent computer use. Potential for standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time. Regular animal handling and restraint.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

• Generous Vacation/Sick leave

• Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plan

• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Fitness Center

• Employee Health Clinics

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Recreation Center Discounts

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Wellness programs

• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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  Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree

• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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  Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• Not Applicable

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  Do you possess at least 1 year of previous animal handling experience?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills?

• Yes

• No

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  Please describe any experience you have with the care of animals in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or training /boarding facility? If none, write N/A

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  Please describe any knowledge and/or understanding of disease control within a shelter setting. How did you obtain this knowledge? If none, write N/A in the box below.

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  Do you have experience handling fearful or fearful/aggressive animals? If yes please give further details, if no enter N/A.

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  What are your thoughts, beliefs and/or experiences with humane animal euthanasia?

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  What does great customer service mean to you?

  Required Question

Agency

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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