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San Bernardino, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 38494 - 46796

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Why Join Team SB


Do you have a passion for helping animals and want to make a positive impact in the community

Consider joining the City of San Bernardinos Animal Services Department as anAnimal Shelter Attendant!

About the City:
As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.

SanBernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Animal Shelter Attendant. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a difference in the lives of animals in need. As an Animal Shelter Attendant you will assist with feeding cleaning and caring for animals as well as supporting shelter operations to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both animals and visitors. If youre passionate about animal care and looking to start a meaningful career wed love to hear from you!

Animal Shelter Attendants may be required to work a varied 5/40 work schedule including weekends and holidays based on business and programming needs.

What Youll Be Doing Here

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Customer Service Skills: Possesses strong communication and customer service abilities with a capacity to address requests and inquiries from customers and the public effectively.
  • Animal Care Knowledge: Is proficient in the safe and humane handling and care of animals of various sizes and temperaments including familiarity with humane euthanasia practices.
  • Record Keeping Experience: Skilled in maintaining accurate animal inventory records using a computer system.
  • Team Player & Quick Learner: Works collaboratively with veterinary staff technicians and animal control officers. Quickly learns and follows procedures for medications vaccinations euthanasia and data entry into animal management systems.

Day in the life consists of:
As an Animal Services Assistant with the City of San Bernardino your day revolves around ensuring the health safety and well-being of animals in our care while also providing vital support to members of the community. Whether cleaning kennels comforting a nervous stray or helping a family find their perfect new pet you play a key role in the shelters mission. Your day may include:

  • Performing animal intake duties including data entry health assessments and identification of diseases or behavioral concerns.
  • Feeding bathing grooming and monitoring animals for signs of illness or stress.
  • Cleaning kennels cages and shelter grounds ensuring a sanitary and safe environment for both animals and people.
  • Assisting with vaccinations parasite treatments and microchipping procedures.
  • Transporting animals to and from veterinary clinics when needed and assisting with specimen collection for lab testing.
  • Supporting the adoption process by guiding visitors answering questions and helping families make informed pet choices.
  • Performing humane euthanasia when necessary with care accuracy and compassion.
  • Maintaining animal inventory and medication records and assisting with shelter facility upkeep.
  • Responding to public inquiries with empathy professionalism and accurate information about animal care and shelter services.
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What You Need to Qualify

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D.ANDAt least six (6) months of experience in handling and working with animals preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
A valid California drivers license is required.
Euthanasia Certificate preferred.


Physical Requirements and Work Experience:
The employee frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions and on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee is often exposed to dangerous injured or diseased animals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions fumes or airborne articles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and zoonotic and other communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud within confined areas. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl walk sit talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply and What to Expect Next

Qualified applicants will be placed on an eligible list. Top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. All communication regarding your application status and next steps will be sent via email onlyplease ensure your contact information is current and check your inbox regularly.

Pre-Employment Process:
The selection process may include but is not limited to:
  • Application Review
  • Oral Examination
  • Background Investigation (California Department of Justice and FBI)
  • Pre-employment Medical Examination including drug screening
  • Employment and Professional Reference Checks

The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to adjust the selection process as needed to meet administrative or operational requirements.

E-Verify Participation:
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at .

Disclaimers:

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact Human Resources at or email Janet Sirob at .

Additional information is available at .

Employment Type

Full-Time

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