Part Time Data Entry Clerk Jobs in Spring Valley, CA

Salary: $25.59 - $31.11 Hourly
Location : Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Hourly, Part-Time
Job Number: 26534408H
Department: Animal Care Services
Division: Animal Care Services
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Essential Functions
Position Summary:
To perform routine animal shelter/kennel maintenance and operations work along with a high level of public interaction at the animal care facility; to receive, impound, care for, administer vaccines and treatments, euthanize and dispose of animals brought to the animal shelter; assist animal shelter patrons by answering questions regarding impounded animals; perform general office work and data entry; assist the public with adoptions; back-up public counter support and to perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to work a flexible schedule, which would include weekends and holidays.
NOTE: This recruitment is for a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week. Hours may vary between 0 - 16 hours per week, dependent upon the daily staffing needs of the department. Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Services Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: receive, handle and kennel animals of all species including those of unknown temperament, aggressive, sick and injured animals; update computer files when receiving, treating, moving or dispositioning animals; keeps accurate records and logs; maintain the shelter and premises in a sanitary condition and good repair; clean kennels and department vehicles; care for and feed impounded animals; assists in the procurement of animal food and supplies; identify sex, age and breed of animals in the facility; complete and maintain simple records; prepare reports as need; assist in performing medical and behavioral examinations of animals including administering medical treatment to shelter animals; assist with surgical preparation for spays and neuters; assist in identifying potentially adoptable animals; assist the public with adoptions; oversee prospective adopters in pet play area; provide information regarding the animal and its temperament; answer citizen inquiries and provide shelter information to the public; provide back-up support to the public counter; process records and applications related to assigned duties; conduct tours of the facility; present pet educational program at schools, senior center, and other off site locations; evaluate animals daily on euthanasia list; euthanize animals by injection in accordance with established policies and procedures; dispose of diseased and unclaimed animals; assist in conducting rabies clinic; issue dog licenses; receive and record payment for licenses and adoptions; relay messages and dispatches personnel by radio; responds to calls when necessary; may transport shelter animals to other facilities; perform general office work and data entry; perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one year of experience working with animals in an animal care facility, veterinary hospital/mobile veterinary clinic, or boarding kennel and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in animal care.
License or Certificate: Euthanasia certificate is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: animal breeds, characteristics and diseases; animal care, feeding and handling methods and techniques; applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Ability to: properly handle and care for animals; humanely euthanize animals according to department protocols; dispose of diseased and euthanized animals; clean and disinfect shelter enclosures, cages and other related operational equipment or areas; distinguish between healthy and ill animals; recognize aggressive or frightened animals; keep simple records; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work a flexible schedule, which would include weekends and holidays; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
On a continuous basis walk, stand, bend, crouch or stoop, sit for varying periods of time; use hands and fingers to grasp and use various types of animal restraints and capture equipment and tools; must be able to perform euthanasia on animals; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder. Communicate over a radio, or telephone; hear communications via radio, telephone or in person; respond to inquiries; use a computer keyboard. Must be able to lift with assistance and carry injured or dead animal weighing up to 125 lbs.; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed in both indoors and outdoors with exposure varying weather conditions when in the kennel areas. Frequent exposure to loud animal noises, odors, pet dander, diseases and dangerous animals. Daily contact with a variety of domestic and wild animals that can result in exposure to potentially hazardous or volatile situations; may be exposed to cleaning chemicals used daily to disinfect kennel areas along with exposure to animal body fluids in caring for animal needs.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 26534408H
This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire as soon as possible.
Candidates whose application indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.
RETIREMENT
Part-time/temporary employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This is in lieu of PERS or Social Security (although employees do contribute to Medicare). The City and the Employee each contribute 3.75% of the employee's salary to the PARS.
SICK LEAVE
Part-time/temporary employees shall accrue sick leave pursuant to the Health Workplace, Health Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522).
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

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EDUCATION
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• Some college but no degree
• High school diploma/GED

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Please specify your major field of study below.
If you responded "High school diploma/GED " above, please indicate N/A below.
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Do you currently possess a euthanasia certificate? (A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application)

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess any specialized training in animal care?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #5, please list the type of training, length of course and date taken. If you answered "No" to Question #5, please indicate N/A below.
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EXPERIENCE IN ANIMAL CARE
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with animals?

• Five or more years of experience
• At least three years but less than five years of experience
• At least one year but less than three years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No verifiable experience; experience is limited to care of personal pet(s)

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Please indicate the type(s) of environment where you gained experience working with animals. Please check all that apply.

• Animal care facility/shelter
• Boarding kennel
• Veterinary clinic/hospital
• Zoo
• None of the above; experience is limited to care of personal pets

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Please describe your verifiable experience in the care, handling, and/or treatment of animals. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. All employers listed below should also be listed in your Work History/Experience section of your application. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.
A. Name of organization;
B. Your position title;
C. Period of employment (from - to);
D. Employment type (full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer);
E. Specify animal(s) you have worked with;
F. Brief description of duties.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below.
"See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT | CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Do you have experience providing administrative support and/or customer service in an animal care facility, boarding kennel, veterinary clinic/hospital or zoo?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your experience performing administrative support and customer service in environments specified above?

• Five or more years of experience
• At least three years but less than five years of experience
• At least one year but less than three years of experience
• Less than one year of experience
• No experience

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Please describe your experience in administrative support and customer service in an animal care facility, boarding kennel, veterinary clinic/hospital or zoo. Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.
A. Name of organization;
B. Your position title;
C. Period of employment (from - to);
D. Employment type (full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer);
E. Brief description of duties.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below.
"See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
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EXPERIENCE IN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Describe your level of proficiency in the following software applications.
Note that during the interview or any succeeding selection processes, you may be asked to demonstrate any stated skills.
Use the following definitions to describe your level of proficiency:
Expert: I use this software extensively, have trained others and others consult me as an expert for assistance.
Proficient: I use this software extensively as part of my job duties.
Intermediate: I use this software independently but not extensively.
Beginner: I have received training using this software and seek the assistance of others.
Please describe your level of proficiency in Word.

• Expert
• Proficient
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• I do not have knowledge/experience using this program

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Please describe your level of proficiency in Excel.

• Expert
• Proficient
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• I do not have knowledge/experience using this program

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Please describe your level of proficiency in Chameleon software.

• Expert
• Proficient
• Intermediate
• Beginner
• I do not have knowledge/experience using this program

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BILINGUAL SKILLS
Mark the areas in which you are fluent in Spanish.

• Read
• Write
• Speak
• All of the above
• None of the above. I do not have bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.

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WORKING CONDITIONS
Are you willing and able to: (check all that apply)

• Work a flexible schedule or rotating shifts
• Work during weekends and holidays
• I am NOT willing and able to accept all conditions stated above.

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This is an hourly position with no benefits. Are you willing to accept a position with NO benefits?

• Yes
• No

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts