Animal Care Attendant jobs in Antioch, CA

THE POSITION

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Exercises organizational and management authority over the physical facility, services and activities of the Solano County Animal Shelter and animal control services, performs managerial responsibilities such as:
  • Plans, develops, implements and monitors goals and objectives and takes corrective actions as appropriate, develops and enforces policies and procedures; establishes priorities regarding: care and feeding of animals, maintenance of kennels, corrals, holding facilities, and ensures all areas are maintained in a sanitary and orderly condition.
  • Handling and identification of all animals and treatment for the sick and injured; maintenance of animal records of euthanasia and controlled substances as required by law; and ensuring computer recorded data is maintained in a confidential manner and discretion is exercised.
  • Keeps abreast of changes in the laws and regulations regarding animals, animal control, animal disease control and animal care; implements modern animal care methods and procedures.

Position Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Pattern A:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in Animal Management, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Business administration, or Public Administration or related. AND

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing animal shelter and/or animal control agency, a Humane Society, and/or a veterinary clinic, including two (2) years performing program management and/or supervisory responsibility. OR

Pattern B:

Education: Associates Degree or equivalent units from an accredited college or university preferably in Animal Management, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, Business administration, or Public Administration or related. AND

Experience: Six (6) years of experience performing animal shelter and/or animal control agency, a Humane Society, and/or a veterinary clinic, including two (2) years performing program management and/or supervisory responsibility.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

This license must be kept current while employed in this class.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Animal Care Manager) and the recruitment number (24-127100-01) in your email or fax.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

How to Submit Your Documents

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”)
in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.