Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant

The PositionDo you like animals?? Love working with the public? Have excellent computer skills? The City of RP is looking for an outgoing, organized, hard-working Part-time Animal Shelter Assistant. The City of Rohnert Park is seeking two (2) compassionate, caring and hardworking individuals to fill a Part Time Animal Shelter Assistant position. This recruitment is open until filled and will also create an eligibility list which may be used for future openings. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required This position is budgeted to work an average of 20 hours per week (up to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year, i.e. July 1st through June 30th) and requires flexibility in work hours at the City's 365 days a year Animal Shelter.

There are no fringe benefits with this part-time hourly "at will" position. TO APPLY: To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at and complete the online application and required supplemental questionnaire. All applications will be screened in detail for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, "See Resume" will not meet the requirement to submit a complete application, including employment history or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions. Be advised that your resume and other attachments not specifically requested, may not be used to determine your qualifications. If you need assistance applying online, please click on the Application Help FAQ's link: PLEASE NOTE: CalPERS retirees may not work for the City of Rohnert Park more than 960 hours per fiscal year, nor in a permanent position. Work assignments must be temporary, i.e. typically limited to 12 months.

DEFINITION Under direct supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, including cleaning kennels, cages, dishes and litter boxes; feeding, medicating and exercising the animals; cooperatively works with other staff and volunteers, including junior volunteers; assists in the intake of strays and owner-surrendered animals, and the redemption and adoption of animals from the Shelter; helps maintain records; provides front counter and phone coverage; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of office and field duties at the City's Animal Shelter. This classification differs from the Animal Shelter Technician in that the latter class is primarily responsible for carrying out the direction of a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment and care to animals. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED General supervision is provided by the Animal Shelter Supervisor or his/her designee.Ideal CandidateESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.Cleans, feeds, and medicates animalsClean animal enclosures and cages, scoop and change out litterboxes, and keeps all areas of the Shelter clean and sanitaryEnsures animals are properly cared forAssists with the sale of animal licenses and the collection of established feesAssists members of the public seeking to redeem an impounded animal or adopt an animalPerforms front office duties including maintaining daily records, answering incoming calls and completes simple reports; answers citizen inquiries and provides shelter information to the public; conduct tours of the facilityOversees adoption events at business, farmers markets and other off site locationsAssists in Volunteer Program coordination including recruiting volunteers, training new volunteers, tracking work schedules, and providing orientations to new volunteersReceives and records payment for licenses and adoptions as neededProvides customer service at the front counter in person and on the phoneUtilizes computers and computer software programs; assists with updating website and social media sites that promote Animal Shelter programs, services and eventsWashes dishes, laundry, and performs janitorial dutiesExercises good judgment when dealing with difficult situations and customersAssists in the intake of strays or owner-surrendered animalsAssists with euthanasia of animals as necessaryProvides input on temperament of animalsMay drive animals to vet offices for medical attentionMay be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or emergencyMay attend and/or oversee adoption events that include transporting animals and oversight of on-site adoptionsPerforms other duties as assignedCITY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO:Provide outstanding and friendly customer serviceCreate and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environmentCommunicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsibleDemonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkersPractice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplaceQualifications and RequirementsSUFFICIENT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE TO SUCCESFULLY PERFORM THE DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant . EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Positions in this class typically require:Education equivalent to a high school diplomaTwo years of animal-related work experience, paid or unpaid, is preferredLICENSING AND CERTIFICATION:Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record is requiredPossession of a Euthanasia Certificate is desirableKNOWLEDGE OF:Techniques for properly handling and caring for animalsOperation and functions of an animal shelterPhysical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals; breed identification basic office functions, working with the public, and customer service skillsBasic math and cashiering skillsComputers and standard software programs and web-based programsRisk management policies, procedures and techniquesProper documentation and recordkeepingSKILL TO:Safely assess and handle scared or fractious animalsPerform data entry quickly and accuratelyWrite legiblyABILITY TO:Effectively and safely handle a variety of animals, including fractious dogs, feral cats, and occasionally, exotic animalsLift and carry a maximum of 50 pounds (i.e. animals, bags of litter, etc.)Process paymentsPerform basic math transactionsMaintain accurate recordsFollow oral and written directionsDeal effectively and tactfully with the general publicEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationshipsLearn and utilize new technologySPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be 18 years of ageMust be available year-round and able to work a flexible schedule. The Animal Shelter is staffed 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to approximately 8 p.m., including all holidays.

Work shifts are 6-11 hours typically.Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside City facilities/vehicles or within 20 feet of main entrances, exits and operable windows.Additional InformationPosition requires extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. This position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data, using a computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing is required when providing phone and counter service. The incumbent is frequently around animals that are agitated or injured and may attempt to bite or scratch. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic