Animal Services Coordinator

One current vacancy with the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency - Animal Services Division. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Tulare County. The expected life of this list is six months.

Typical Duties

Identify, implement and evaluate methods to increase animal placement rates; oversee and participate in offsite adoptions including off-site adoption clinics or community events; create and maintain off-site adoption schedule to maximize public access to adoptable animals; effectively increase adoption success rate and facilitate positive animal placements; monitor and evaluate the before and after adoption process; identify, evaluate and secure donations from the public and businesses to assist in day-to-day operations of the Animal Services shelter; establish and coordinate with non-profit groups, foundations and identify additional resources to receive grant funding and tax-deductible donations for the benefit of Animal Services; organize and maintain a regular schedule of public education including visits and presentations at schools, churches, meetings, forums and various community organizations to highlight programs and services offered through Animal Services; implement and maintain a foster care program targeted at underage and other animals that cannot be appropriately housed and cared for in a shelter environment; coordinate with rescue groups to take animals from shelter; maintain appropriate and accurate records of donations; attend meetings, conferences and training sessions; assist and provide information to employees and the public; perform a wide variety of support duties for Animal Services such as accepting payments, balance cash received and locate discrepancies; develop, implement, maintain and coordinate volunteer and outreach programs for Animal Services; make recommendations for modifications and implement as approved and within scope of authority; monitor and evaluate volunteer and outreach programs; recruit, interview, orient, evaluate, place, and schedule volunteers; appropriately train volunteers, regarding their role, in relationship to Animal Services and county employees; organize and coordinate volunteers to complete and assist with new and existing projects and to socialize shelter animals; coordinate with rescue groups to take animals from the shelter Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12 TH ) grade.

Experience : Two (2) years of work experience related to animal shelters, rescue groups, animal adoption programs, animal foster programs or a closely related field. Note: Having and/or caring for personal or family pets will not substitute for the required experience.

Knowledge of : General office procedures, clerical functions and equipment operation; basic computer operation and applications; basic principles and methods of recordkeeping; basic mathematics; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic animal care and handling techniques; safe, humane, and efficient techniques and procedures of handling animals; various animal breeds and their behavioral characteristics; symptoms of common animal disease(s); safe work practices related to the handling and care of animals.

Skill/Ability to : Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; learn, apply and follow appropriate rules, policies, procedures and ordinances that are applicable to Animal Services; follow safe work practices and use protective equipment as directed and trained; understand and follow oral and written instructions; provide prompt, courteous and responsive customer service to the public; establish, maintain and foster positive and cohesive working relationships with the public and all County employees; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; correctly use office equipment and appliances utilized in the department, inclusive of computer systems, software applications, cash register and radio equipment; accurately perform clerical work; count and balance money and deposits.

DESIREABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: College education and/ or educational coursework or vocational program completion directly related to animal science or veterinary service; researching and applying for grants and coordinating fundraising opportunities; experience or training in the behavior assessment of animals.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be immunized against rabies and maintain immunity for duration of employment.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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