Animal Shelter Attendant - Baldwin, United States - Baltimore County, MD

Description

Salary: $ $26.36 Hourly

Location : 13800 Manor Road Baldwin MD 21013, MD

Job Type: NON MERIT

Job Number: NM

Department: HHS/ANIMAL SERVICES, COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Animal Services, Communicable Disease and Environmental Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs duties in the receipt, care, custody, and disposition of animals, and in the operation and maintenance of animal shelter facilities.

• Feeds, waters, grooms and exercises animals.
• Restrains and places animals in shelter holding facilities.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains kennels, grounds, shelter equipment, and shelter facilities.
• Assists veterinarians in the examination and treatment of animals.
• Holds animals while shots and medicines are dispensed.
• Administers vaccinations and minor medical treatments to animals.
• Euthanizes animals.
• Prepares lab specimens.
• Assists in the adoption and redemption of animals.
• Provides information to the public about adoption and redemption procedures.
• Answers telephone calls and in-person requests for information regarding shelter operations.
• Escorts visitors through the shelter.
• Keeps records of adoptions, redemptions, impoundments and euthanizations.
• Collects fines and fees for impoundment, adoption, and vaccination shots.
• Keeps agency management informed of shelter issues.
• Prepares and assembles reports of animal shelter activities.
• Assists clients with resources on rehoming or surrendering their pets.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid non-commercial, class C Maryland Driver's license or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Animal Shelter Attendant (Field Operator II) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Plus

One year of experience in humane animal care and treatment, animal shelter operations, and/or animal husbandry.

(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Persons appointed to this classification may work on a rotating shift basis which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Employees are subject to call to duty.

Employees must obtain certification approved by the Maryland Board of Veterinary Examiners in the performance of euthanasia within one year of employment. Incumbents who do not obtain certification by the Maryland Board of Veterinary Examiners in the performance of euthanasia within one year of employment will be terminated.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting, carrying heavy animals and objects, and the potential operation of vehicles and equipment. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as rabid animals, adverse weather, traffic, cleaning supplies and disgruntled members of the public or animal owners.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. 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 this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus at least one year experience in humane animal care and treatment, animal shelter operations, and/or animal husbandry.
• I do not meet the minimum requirements of this position.

05

Select the following option(s) that describes any experience you may have. Check all that apply.

• Experience in a veterinarian office performing predominately non-medical duties, may give shots or vaccinations.
• Experience in veterinarian office assisting customers and the veterinarian in routine duties of the care of animals.
• Kennel aide experience.
• Farm animal care experience.
• Experience using capture pole.
• Perform euthanasia in an animal shelter or veterinary hospital.
• Experience handling dogs in an animal grooming establishment.
• Canine behavioral evaluation or training and adoption counseling.
• I do not have any of the experience listed above.

06

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you do not have any of the experience listed above, respond by entering N/A to this question.

07

Do you have experience handling large and sometimes aggressive animals?

• Yes
• No

08

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

09

Do you have national certification to perform euthanasia in an animal shelter?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered "No" to the previous question, are you willing and able to obtain euthanasia certification, if hired?

• Yes, I am willing and able to obtain euthanasia certification, if hired.
• No, I am not willing and able to obtain euthanasia certification, if hired.
• I already have euthanasia certification.

11

The work of this classification entails the performance of physical labor including lifting, carrying, and restraining animals. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as rabid animals, adverse weather, and traffic.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?If you answer no, your application will not be considered further.

• Yes
• No

12

Persons appointed to this classification may work on a rotating schedule which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Employees are subject to call to duty. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience in handling customer service situations with a diverse population that involves a high degree of emotion and conflict?

• Yes
• No

14

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

15

Are you willing and able to assist with spay and neuter procedures?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you possess current registration with the Maryland Board of Veterinary Examiners as a Registered Veterinary Technician?

• Yes
• No

17

Certification by the Maryland Board of Veterinary Examiners in the performance of euthanasia is required within one year of employment. Incumbents who do not obtain certification by the Maryland Board of Veterinary Examiners in the performance of euthanasia within one year of employment will be terminated.Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

18

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a provisional non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit.
• I do not have a driver's license.

19

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit , log into your account, and edit your profile.

• Yes

Required Question