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Closing Date: Monday, March 8, 2021
THE JOB: Under supervision, do varied record keeping and data processing work; input data about incidents and animals received at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter; provide information to the public on stray and injured animals received at the shelter; process adoption applications to place adoptable animals in suitable homes; receive calls from the public; provide the public with information on laws and regulations that govern the keeping of animals; process, record, and collect fees for boarding, rescuing and adopting animals and collecting fines for violations; other duties as assigned. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and future part-time, full-time, substitute and extra-help temporary positions during the life of the eligible list. Effective July 11, 2020, this position has been furloughed by 7.5%.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the training and experience would be:
One year of experience in general office clerical work or customer service relations that demonstrates application or possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Six months of experience with habits and characteristics of domestic animals, especially dogs and cats, may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience on an hour-for-hour basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License Requirement: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions, high levels of noise, unpleasant odors, possible sunburn, bodily injury or contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants, exposure to animals who may be hostile or dangerous and potentially hostile clients. Physically and mentally capable of performing the position’s essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of the job specification. Hours: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
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