Animal Services Representative
Animal Services Representative
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill multiple positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
Competitive candidates will be invited to interview at a 1day hiring event on Monday April 28 2025 (interview by invitation only).
Apply by Thursday April 11 2025 for priority consideration.
The Animal Services Representative (ASR) will work directly with rescue partners facilitating the movement of animals within the shelter and/or coordinating transports to partners. The selected candidates will be responsible for maintaining open communication with rescue partners. The ASR will also lead the training and integration of the yearround volunteer program. This position involves heavy inperson and over the phone customer interaction.
The ASR will perform a wide range of behavior and enrichment duties including evaluating the mental and physical needs of new rescue animals observing animal behaviors alerting veterinary team members to medical needs organizing and monitoring playgroups conducting adoption evaluations and/or consultations and processing euthanasia assessments. Responsibilities will also include maintaining detailed notes logs and inventories of animals utilizing Chameleon Software.
Competitive candidates will be those with professional experience providing customer service within a highvolume highpressure environment and experience with conflict resolution (specifically with managing complaints and resolving disputes within an animal shelter veterinary clinic or an adoption center environment.
The schedule for this position varies and requires availability on the weekends and holidays.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives community outreach and humane education in a culture of compassion creativity and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe Jurupa Valley San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform clerical work requiring specialized knowledge of Animal Services programs and services; prepare and process materials/forms which require a thorough familiarity with department policies procedures terminology and applicable laws.Provide excellent customer service to the public or interdepartmental representatives; answer questions regarding a variety of animal services programs or services including questions on adoptions vaccination clinics animal service fees or licensing.Review a variety of reports forms transactions and records for accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable ordinances; answer questions involving technical data laws policies or procedures; process animal service fees using the Chameleon system.Compile a variety of narrative and statistical reports which requires locating sources of information devising forms to secure the data and determining proper format for finished reports.Design or revise office forms; maintain complex filing systems for keeping track of animal licensing information pet adoptions clinic services or other animal service transactions.Reply to routine questions regarding specialized animal services and programs offered by the department; compose correspondence and other materials requiring the application of specialized subject matter knowledge.Maintain animal service documents using the Chameleon system.May handle animals by checking for microchips or placing animals into proper handling areas for vet staff; use special equipment as needed such as kennels or microchip readers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License is preferred.
Experience: Six months of customer service experience providing a variety of animalrelated services including licensing adoptions clinic programs rescues or other related animal programs/services.
Knowledge of: The principles methods and equipment used in providing animal services to the public; correct English usage grammar spelling vocabulary punctuation format and style; Department of Animal Services office procedures including preparing correspondence and reports filing and operating standard office equipment.Ability to: Understand the capabilities and applications of specialized information processing equipment such as the Chameleon system; use initiative and judgment in setting up formats for a variety of documents; provide guidance to and train staff; store and retrieve a variety of documents and subdocuments; meet departmental production and accuracy standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and with other county departments. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County of Riverside.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
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