Animal Services Coordinator
Animal Services Coordinator
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Summary
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Animal Services Coordinatorfor a 6month Special Duty Assignment (SDA). This recruitment is only open to current King County employees.
Are you interested in continuing your progression in animal care Do you take pride in your commitment to provide compassionate animal care services If you would like to enhance your skills then we have an opportunity as an Animal Services Coordinator.
Success in this position requires the ability to interact with a variety of people effectively and positively in a diverse work environment as well as attention to detail and accuracy on detailed work tasks strong organizational skills and the ability to work with little direct supervision. Successful candidates will possess the ability to complete tasks quickly with limited guidance react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround.
The Animal Services Coordinator will have a mix of administrative support work combined with direct animal. Our successful candidate will coordinate programs and initiatives to improve animal outcomes which may include partnering with other organizations developing enrichment activities for shelter animals behavior modification for shelter animals and working with volunteers.
ABOUT RECORDS & LICENSING SERVICES (RALS)
The Records and Licensing Services Division (RALS) is a division of the Department of Executive Services.
RALS operates within a statutory framework that is prescribed by state law and county code. Many of the services administered by the division are mandated by state law and are provided in King County on a regional basis across jurisdictional boundaries. RALS also provides certain local services to unincorporated King County and by contract with many local municipalities throughout King County. In addition RALS is responsible for providing internal services that are necessary for purposes of business efficiency and meeting various legal responsibilities.
RALS is responsible for:
- Recording documents related to real property sales and other transactions and making them accessible for members of the public businesses and other government agencies
- Collecting and dispersing real estate excise tax payments on the conveyance of real property in King County
- Providing licensing and information services and promoting public safety by administering and enforcing vehicle and vessel licensing and taxi and transportation network company (TNC) regulations
- Providing internal mail services and physical and electronic records management services to all county agencies
- Providing animal care and control services for the protection of property human health and safety and promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare through education and licensing programs via public and private sector partnerships
RALS is committed to service excellence and building an enduring legacy through continuous improvement. RALS uses Lean practices to improve our operations programs public and internal services and employee safety. We accomplish this through an equity lens creating a learning environment and employee engagement.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
- Experienced in animal care and treatment experience OR any combination of experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
- Have knowledge of procedures and techniques for safe animal handling identification and humane treatment including wild animals.
- Are comfortable around animals and potential exposure to bites or scratches.
- Are interested in working directly with our diverse community providing quality customer service by responding to complaints inquiries and problems using effective listening and clear communication.
- Are able to maintain composure under difficult and stressful situations.
- Are skilled in engaging and building relationships with colleagues staff and community members.
- Will be customer focused culturally aware and comfortable talking about equity and social justice.
Supplemental Information
Work Location:Regional Animal Services of King CountythAve S. Kent WA 98032
Work Schedule:The typical work schedule for this position is Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm but is subject to change based on operational needs.This position is NonExempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a biweekly schedule every other Thursday.
Union Representation:This position is represented by ACOG Animal Control Department of Executive Services (Records and Licensing Services).
Are you ready to APPLY
This6month SDArecruitment for this position is open tocurrent King County employees. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume. If you have any questions please contactKarina Cordova Human Resource Analyst by email at or by phone at. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to six months.Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
