Position Description

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN I

$3,694 - $5,045 per Month

Final Filing Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

Exam #: 25/70B01/06JH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau is seeking one full-time (1.0 FTE) and one part-time (0.5 FTE) permanent Animal Care Technician I (ACT I) to work at our animal shelter located on Hitchcock Road in Salinas. Under immediate supervision, the incumbent receives training to perform the full range of duties in shelter maintenance and animal care. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and the desire to learn and grow in the position.

The ACT I’s key responsibilities include the following: receive animals surrendered or impounded in the shelter; identify and maintain records of surrendered/impounded animals; provide daily feeding and care of animals housed within the shelter, including routine exercising of animals; perform daily disinfection and cleaning of animal kennels and cages; maintain clean laundry and dishes (towels, blankets, water, and food bowls, etc.) for use in kennel; and assist with animal adoptions.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains various animal quarters, accompanying areas, supplies and equipment in a sanitary condition. Washes dishes and laundry.
• Receives, identifies, checks-in, and maintains records of impounded animals. Places animals in appropriate kenneling areas, quarantines, and transports animals to other facilities. Feeds, cares for, and observes animals, recording and reporting any problems.
• Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals. Provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.
• Euthanizes, records use of controlled drugs utilized in the euthanasia process, disposes of animals, and maintains records on the disposition of animals.
• May work with the public and assist in the adoption process.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Animal Care Technician I

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Some Knowledge of:

• General care, nutrition, and handling, of a variety of animal breeds and species.
• Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations governing the impounding, releasing or euthanasia of animals.
• Cleaning procedures and appropriate cleaning agents, supplies and equipment.

Skill and Ability to:

• Learn to properly care for and handle different breeds and species of animals.
• Learn to follow quarantine and infection control procedures.
• Exercise good judgment, while working under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Provide courteous and excellent customer service.
• Learn to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Learn to tolerate the euthanasia of animals.
• Move and transport animals.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Any experience or education in the care and handling of animals.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Obtain a certificate of Euthanasia by Injection, as required by the State of California, within 8 months of appointment to classification.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Work in a facility where there is daily exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, and animal waste.
• Work in a physically and emotionally demanding environment.
• Work under adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, and a noisy environment.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Friday, August 1, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Health Department

Attn: Human Resources

1270 Natividad

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: 831-755-4519

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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