Animal Shelter Attendant

Job Summary

DEFINITION
Under direction, to operate the Mono County Animal Shelter on a daily basis and to perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Working with minimal supervision, incumbents are responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of all animals impounded at the Mono County Animal Shelter(s). An incumbent may be expected to complete euthanasia training and certification.

REPORTS TO
Animal Services Manager

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
None

About the County

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ( D uties include, but are not limited to, the following):
Maintains a healthy atmosphere for all animals;
Uses chemical cleaning agents;
Works with the public, other agencies, and law enforcement officers;
Answers questions and explains Animal Services policies and procedures to the public;
Assists Animal Services Officers in impoundment;
May issue Mono County dog licenses;
Collects and records fees;
Impounds and releases animals;
Maintains supply inventory;
Maintains records and statistics for County, State, and Federal reports;
Assists Animal Services Officers with shelter activities;
May assist Animal Services Officers with euthanasia;
Maintains strict confidentiality;

Benefits Highlights

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :

• Federal, State, and County laws, statutes, and ordinances related to the control, protection, licensing, impounding and disposal of animals
• Interpret and apply the County and State ordinances and laws relating to Animal Services
• The general functions of various County and State agencies and how they relate to each other and Animal Services
• Care and feeding of dogs, cats, livestock, and other domestic animal
• Common diseases of animals, their symptoms and care
• Safe and efficient handling of large and small animals, both healthy and ill
• Characteristics of animal behavior
• Basic methods of animal collection and restraint
• General Safety practices
• Basic bookkeeping

Ability and willingness to :

• Learn Federal, State, and County laws, statutes, and ordinances related to the control, protection, licensing, impounding and disposal of animals
• Think clearly and act calmly in a variety of situations
• Learn to interpret and apply the County and State Ordinances and laws relating to Animal Services
• Learn the general functions of various County and State agencies and how they relate to each other and Animal Services
• Safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons or animals
• Tolerate animal noises, odor, and behavior
• Recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior
• Exercise patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals and people
• Carry out oral and written directions
• Work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees and the general public
• Learn to care for animals in the shelter including sick and injured animals
• Administer basic first aid
• Read, and interpret written material, including laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Deal tactfully, consistently and courteously with the public
• Exercise good judgement in handling potential hostile individuals/situations
• Express ideas clearly both orally and in writing
• Learn to identify and define problems and possible solutions
• Perform general office duties
• Maintain records, logs, statistics, and filing systems
• Meet deadlines
• Effectively represent the Animal Services Division’s programs
• Use a computer
• Maintain confidentiality

Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:
Previous experience in caring and handling large and small animals is highly desirable.

Special Requirements :

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Incumbent must begin receiving the Pre-exposure Rabies Vaccine series within the first six (6) months of employment and continue receiving boosters as indicated by periodic titer tests.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Additionally, incumbents will be required to follow instructions and to perform other job related duties as may be required .

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Ameritas.
Dental premium coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:

• well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
• $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
• $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting and evaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Madison Life, Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

• Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
• At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
• Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Colonial Life.

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:

• For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of good health
• For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by AmeriFLEX Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by AmeriFLEX . These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-5% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 5% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and NIS. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:

Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Mono County recognizes 16 holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to the specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

“Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!”

Closing Date/Time: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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