Animal Assistant Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

Description PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to provide comprehensive support for Animal Shelter operations by caring for animals; assisting citizens with animal control-related issues; operating a transit van or similar vehicle to transport animals to and from designated locations; and performing clerical, administrative, and other operational duties in support of the Animal Shelter. Note: This position is regularly scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required to respond to infrequent emergencies, transport animals, or assist with special events and other operational needs. *OPEN UNTIL FILLED* Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned. Receives incoming calls and visitors; responds to inquiries; provides information; advises citizens of animal control issues, animal care, humane treatment, rabies precautions and other related topics; coordinates animal adoptions; and receives and returns animals to/from owners. Coordinates operational activities with County-retained veterinarian and Sheriff's Department.

Operates a transit van or similar vehicle to/from distant locations transporting animals to/from designated addresses. Maintaining the animals' welfare during transport and insuring proper transfer paper work is filled out and delivered per rules and regulations. Implements standard operating procedures for disaster plans involving animal control issues; and coordinates activities with the County Emergency Management Agency.

Communicate with rescue groups and other shelters via email, fax, or by phone regarding rescue candidates' needs Develop and maintain working relationships with key personnel from rescue groups, shelters, and other placement agencies. Provides assistance to the public looking to contact breed-specific rescue groups. Work closely with the Animal Shelter Director to develop the best plan for animals being considered for rescue.

Evaluate the health of potential rescue candidates with the help of the Animal Shelter Director. Assist in providing the necessary services for the human care of animals at the Shelter to include sanitation of animal housing areas, providing food, water and maintaining cleanliness of the assigned area. Receives, classifies and cares for animals in the Shelter's custody; evaluates animals and determines placement; cleans, feeds and waters animals; classifies animals as diseased or dangerous; and disposes of euthanized animals according to health and sanitary standards.

Cleans cages, kennels and shelter facilities; maintains equipment and vehicles; and delivers animal traps. Prepares paperwork, records and documentation; calculates animal dispositions; enters information into department databases; updates databases and spreadsheets; prepares and/or processes purchase orders and budgeting information; maintains department files; and prepares timesheets and monthly and annual reports. Maintains inventory of equipment, materials and supplies, including controlled substances; and procures supplies as needed.

This classification serves as the main point of contact for all Georgia licensed rescue agencies regarding all animal transfers. Clean and disinfect all equipment needed for transport including crates, vehicles, and other supplies Receives incoming calls and visitors; responds to inquiries; provides information; advises citizens of animal control issues, animal care, humane treatment, rabies precautions and other related topics; coordinates animal adoptions; and receives and returns animals to/from owners. Operates a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database or other system software; and operates animal control equipment and materials.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one year of experience caring for animals; possess and maintain a Georgia valid driver's license; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. NOTE: Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.

Treat all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job and transmits these values to others. Working Conditions: May be exposed to hostile members of the public. Must be able to deal with an often times emotion-charged public and carry a fast paced and changing work load which at times can be stressful.

By nature of the industry, there may be occasional exposure to dead, injured, sick, unruly, vicious, and/or dangerous animals in addition to exposure to parasites and to infectious diseases. Supplemental Information PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, odors, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, disease, or rude/irate customers. Whitfield County, Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.