Animal Control Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $26,244.00 - $43,233.00 Annually
Location : 135 North Union Street, Petersburg, VA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00501
Department: Animal Control (Part-Time)
Opening Date: 11/16/2020
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
*Revised on April 2, 2021.
The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide the animal control officers with clerical/custodial assistance for the animals that enter the shelter. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Essential Functions
Manages, organizes and oversees paperwork from the public; answers telephone, and dispatches calls.
Handles, organizes and files confidential paperwork that comes through the shelter.
Assists with cleaning inside and/or outside dog runs.
Cleans kennels and cat litter pans; washes and dries blankets, toys, rags, and towels.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and wipes down areas.
Feeds and waters animals during shift, replaces food and water as needed.
Assists patrons with animals and provides tours of the shelter.
Provides patrons with information about pet adoption.
Walks dogs.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands: Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Qualifications
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training in caring for animals and dealing with the public.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Valid Virginia Driver's License and the ability to pass a background examination
Additional Requirements
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link:
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

04
How many years of professional work experience do you possess in the care and handling of animals in a kennel, veterinary or related field?

• 0 to 3 months of experience
• 3 months to 9 months of experience
• 9 months to 2 years of experience
• More than 2 years of experience

05
Do you possess a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

06
List all valid driver's licenses you currently hold. You must include: license number, state, class, issue date and expiration date. (If this question does not apply, please type "N/A" in the space provided below.)
07
How many years of customer service experience do you possess in dealing with the general public?

• 0 to 3 months of experience
• 3 months to 9 months of experience
• 9 months to 2 years of experience
• More than 2 years of experience

08
Do you have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position?

• Yes, I do have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• No, I am unable to perform the physical requirements of the position.

09
Have you ever been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or any violation of the law for which a jail or prison sentence was or could have been imposed? (A conviction does not automatically mean that you cannot be employed.)

• Yes
• No

10
If you answered "Yes" for the conviction question, please explain the type, date, and location of the offense. (Please include traffic violations or offenses occurring before your eighteenth (18th) birthday, if you were tried as an adult.) Otherwise, indicate "N/A":
11
Are you aware and understand that the position you are applying for may offer Part-Time/Temporary employment, not eligible for benefits, and not to exceed 28 hours per week?

• I am aware and understand that this is a Part-Time/Temporary position, not eligible for benefits, and not to exceed 28 hours per week.
• I am not interested in Part-Time, I am seeing a Full-Time position.

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that a resume is not a substitute for filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

• I have read the above statements and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

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