Shelter Licensing Associate
Shelter Licensing Associate
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15-06-2025
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Job Description
Position Summary:The Licensing Associate is a strategic flexible professional with a passion for working with people and animals by working closely to shelter staff to provide optimum support to the organization. The Licensing Associate is responsible for identifying barriers assessing needs providing consultation support and follow-through by delivering a broad range of supportive services.
Classification:Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Type: Full-time
Pay Range:18.50/hour 25.00/hour
Supervisor:Shelter Director of Operations
Location: Auburn WA.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in municipal licensing animal welfare or related administrative role.
- Proficiency with shelter software systems (PetPoint preferred).
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to type at least 45 WPM accurately.
- Strong communication critical thinking and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid Washington State drivers license and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
Specific Duties:
- Develop implement and maintain AVHS pet licensing policies and procedures in accordance with city county and state regulations.
- Manage all aspects of pet license issuance renewal data entry and reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate and complete licensing records including digital and paper files.
- Generate weekly monthly and annual licensing reports for internal use and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate and support reciprocal licensing agreements with partner municipalities and agencies.
- Provide training and oversight to licensing volunteers and support staff.
- Perform daily reconciliation of licensing cash box and ensure compliance with cash-handling protocols.
- Ensure timely mailing of licensing reminders renewal notices and enforcement communications.
- Represent AVHS at relevant public meetings events or community education opportunities related to pet licensing.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of licensing materials and ensure all supplies are stocked and organized.
- Support public awareness campaigns related to pet licensing compliance.
- Provide high-quality customer service regarding licensing inquiries via phone email and in-person communication.
- Build effective cooperative working relationships with AVHS staff members and other AVHS departments.
- Demonstrate a positive image of AVHS through constructive public relations interactions.
- This position works daily in an animal shelter.
- This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal-related smells and sounds.
- To perform other reasonable duties time to time as assigned by the Director of Public Services or the President/CEO.
Physical Demands:
- Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand walk or sit for extended periods of time hear sufficiently; reach bend or stoop regularly lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Occupational Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will relationship.
EEO Policy Statement:
It is the policy of AVHS to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their race color ancestry religion sex sexual orientation national origin caste age physical or mental disability citizen status veteran status gender identity or expression bankruptcy status or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal state or local law.
Auburn Valley Humane Society(AVHS) and all parts of its organization including Northwest Spay & Neuter Center and the Thrift Store is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all with a workforce that reflects the regions diversity.At the core of it all our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people.AVHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin status as an individual with a disability genetics status as a protected veteran sexual orientation gender identity or expressionor for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensationor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. AVHSuses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States.If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process please contact us.
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Employment Type
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