Class Code: 05401
ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST I
SUMMARY: Under
close to general supervision, provides basic animal care, performs a variety of
animal care work in a shelter/kennel setting, and performs general maintenance
duties in a County animal shelter.
TASKS:
·
Cleans assigned kennel
area(s) in order to provide a safe, sanitary environment for animals and staff.
·
Feeds/waters
animals in order to maintain animal’s health and general welfare.
·
Interacts with
the public in order to educate people regarding animal behavior, animal care
ordinances, and/or basic animal care procedures, explain Broward County animal
care policies, procedures, and fees, assist with adoptions, and/or resolve
animal care ordinance related issues.
·
Euthanizes
animals in order to control population, minimize suffering, and/or free up
space for other animals.
·
Disposes of dead
animals in order to minimize health/safety problems at the facility.
·
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS – REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: (Applicants
are expected to possess the required Knowledges, Abilities, and/or Skills
listed below prior to being hired for positions in this job title.)
·
Knowledge of
general animal care principles and practices.
·
Knowledge of
basic animal health principles and practices.
·
Ability to stand
for extended periods and to bend, stoop, and reach to perform assigned work
activities.
·
Ability to lift
and carry up to 80 lbs. without assistance.
·
Ability to
understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions/procedures.
·
Ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing.
·
Ability to
multi-task.
·
Ability to
learn/perform a variety of animal care related work activities.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees
with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and
appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,
regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS – NOT REQUIRED AT
TIME OF HIRE BUT EXPECTED TO BE DEVELOPED ON THE JOB: (The following
Knowledges, Abilities, and/or Skills listed below, although considered to be
necessary in order to perform the work of this job title, are not required at
time of hire.)
·
Knowledge of
procedures for euthanizing animals.
·
Ability to read
and understand
·
Ability to
evaluate information/situations and make decisions based on established
policies and procedures.
·
Ability to work
in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
DESIRABLE
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation
from high school; six (6) months of experience in the care and handling of
animals; or any equivalent combination
of training and experience.
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Bargaining Unit: Blue Collar
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised:
E 10/1976 R 06/2004