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Animal Shelter Attendant
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- $39,667 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
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- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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- $13.00 - $13.01 an hour
- Weekends only
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
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Animal Shelter Attendant

City of Lewisville, TX -
Lewisville, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$39,667 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Military leave
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Volunteer time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Record keeping
Computer operation
Phone communication
Word processing
Writing skills
Radio communication systems
Non-CDL Class C
Typing
Productivity software
Document management
Safety standard operating procedures
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
File organization

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Answers telephone, dispatches and operates radio for Animal Services; assists citizens and visitors to shelter, maintains shelter records; types of correspondence and files. Assists Animal Services Officers as needed.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Answers incoming calls; assists callers in providing information and answering questions; screens calls and route to appropriate person.
Assists citizens and visitors to the shelter; gives and receives information as needed.
Operates two-way radio and dispatches officers as needed.
Files; types reports, records and correspondence.
Collects fees for licensing, vaccinations and impoundments; processes paperwork and balances monies.
Compiles weekly and monthly reports for shelter activity.
Maintains records on the automated animal records management system.
Prepares all documentations for code violations.
Assists officers in handling and impounding animals brought to the shelter. May assist in performing humane euthanasia of animals as directed.
Assists Animal Services Officers as needed.
Cleans kennels as necessary.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience required.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: None.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to:

Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people in sensitive situations requiring courtesy and tact.
Ability to maintain records and files on pertinent software programs.
Ability to operate two-way radio.

Skilled In: Handling and working with animals; telephone skills; personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. While performing this job, employees routinely stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The position may occasionally require lifting or carrying supplies, animals, or equipment.

Employees must regularly lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 to 75 pounds with or without assistance. Typical daily lifting requirements for certain tasks range from 10 to 25 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Monday-Sunday (40 hours a week).

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.

TMRS – Employees are required to contribute 7% of their salary, the City will match 2:1
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan – if employees contribute a minimum of 4%, the City will contribute 3.76% to a 401(a) Plan in the employee’s name (vested after 5 years of service)
, including an HSA
Dental Coverage through CIG
Vision Coverage through Superior Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA’s)
Pre-tax Premium Deductions
Life Insurance equal to four times annual salary
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to three times annual salary
Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Coverage
10 days of vacation per year for years 1-4, 15 days of vacation per year for years 5-9, and 20 days of vacation per year for 10+ years of service.
15 sick days per year
11 paid holidays per year
8 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off per year through our VTO Program
15 days paid military leave per year
Extended military pay if called to active duty
Workers’ Compensation
Near-site Wellness Center
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year

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