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Company

Harris County
Address , Houston, 77076, Tx
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-09
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Position Description

About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Animal Technician Overview:
Under the supervision of the Kennel Supervisor, the Animal Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing animal holding areas as required. Counsel citizens interested in pet adoptions or searching for lost pets. Assist in photographing animals. Data entry of animal and citizen information. Participates in various educational programs. This position will witness humane euthanasia of animals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists supervisor with euthanasia as required.
  • Portrays a professional image and courteous attitude.
  • Humanely transports animals from unloading area and reception area to assigned pens.
  • Assists in reviewing health status of animals.
  • Ensures that animals are in assigned pens and correct information is entered in database.
  • Responsible for data entry of kennel admissions and the update of those records as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
  • Responsible for completing weekly maintenance duties.
  • Advises veterinary staff of any medical problems with animals in shelter.
  • Data entry of applications for adoption.
  • Assist in daily task of photographing and updating information in database, on animals to be placed on the Internet.
  • Responsible for the daily feeding and watering of all animals in the shelter.
  • Review and approve/reject applications for adoption.
  • Advises supervisor of any maintenance problems.
  • Assists citizens searching for lost or adoptable pets.
  • Ensures that all animals leaving shelter are wearing identification tags.
  • Works with animal rescue groups and other organizations as needed.
  • Cleans, stores and maintains all equipment necessary for feeding, watering and care of animals.
  • Counsel citizens on adoption and responsible pet ownership.
  • Monitors and coordinates CSOP volunteers as directed by supervisor.
  • Responsible for daily sanitation and maintenance of animal holding pens and cages.
  • Responsible for counting all animals and tracking kennel inventory.
  • Answers basic animal health and care questions.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
  • Will assist the supervisor with humane euthanasia of animals.
  • Must have some experience in an animal shelter or animal care environment.
    • (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
  • Must be comfortable working with animals.
  • (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
Licensure:
  • Must complete Euthanasia Certification course within six months or when first available.

Organizational Leadership
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Understands the organizational mission
Collaboration
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Full-Time | Regular
  • 40 hours/week
  • Non-exempt
  • Will occasionally be required to work after hours, weekends or on holidays.
Work Environment:
  • This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to bend for cleaning cages.
  • May require lifting of animals.
  • Will require long periods of time standing
Work Location:
  • Harris County Public Health/Veterinary Public Health - 612 Canino Rd., Houston 77076

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.


BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
  • Vision
  • 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Dental
  • Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Long-term disability
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS)
    • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
      • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx