Animal Care Attendant
Animal Care Attendant
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$ 53081 - 65166
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
***This recruitment will be used to fill Permanent Full Time Positions Permanent Part-Time Positions and Temporary Part-Time Positions.***
Why join the City of Oakland Oakland Animal Services Department
The City of Oakland has an exciting opportunity for an Animal Care Attendant to work within Oakland Animal Services (OAS). Animal Care Attendants play a crucial role in caring for animals from the time an animal comes to the shelter until they are adopted or transferred to a rescue partner. If you love working with animals and maintaining a clean healthy environment for them come and be a member of a caring and progressive team at OAS!
Oakland Animal Services is Oaklands only open admissions shelter. This means we take animals regardless of age breed temperament or medical condition. In 2023 we took in over 7200 animals. We are a City agency that proudly provides public safety and animal welfare services as well as human health and social services. We are here to serve our communitys residents.
Our staff provides critical services to our community sheltering thousands of stray animals each year and responding to animal-related calls for service in Oakland. We enforce animal-related welfare laws rescue lost and abandoned animals from the streets protect animals from abusive owners assist in prosecutions for abuse and neglect investigate animal bites and promote responsible pet ownership and humane care.
OAS has established foster programs for dogs cats and rabbits an excellent adoption program and help from numerous transfer partners. In 2023 more than 94% of the animals that came to OAS had a live release.
We are looking for someone who is:- Passionate about helping animals:You will play an important role in caring for animals during their stay at the shelter including cleaning feeding and identifying any health concerns.
- Adaptable:You will find that no two days are alike and it is essential to be able to help as needed with incoming animals and urgent situations.
- Team-oriented: You will be an important part of a team dedicated to ensuring the well-being of every animal on a daily basis.
- Experienced in handling diverse animals:You will be responsible for a wide variety of animals including those that are fearful or difficult to handle.
- Resilient:You will need to be capable of maintaining a positive attitude in a challenging and highly emotional work environment. The animal shelter is often full and has limited resources.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Providing food and water for shelter animals while keeping their kennels and cages clean.
- Assisting with animal intake including vaccinations and setting up animal housing.
- Assisting with administering medication to shelter animals.
- Washing dishes doing laundry and mopping floors.
- Cleaning cat carriers and litter boxes.
- Unloading supplies and putting them away in the appropriate locations.
- Assisting members of the public who bring their animals to the shelter.
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*Click on the link below to see a video on what its like to work for the City of Oakland!
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will be helping animals who have no other place to go.
- Your work will contribute to thousands of animals getting adopted every year.
- You will closely interact with animals gaining familiarity with them and acquiring knowledge about various species.
- You will work with a community of people staff and volunteers who care deeply about animals.
A few challenges you might face in this job:- You will witness animals that are stressed and unhappy in the shelter though the majority will have positive outcomes.
- There will be days when the shelter is at full capacity presenting a challenge to complete all your tasks.
- In 2023 approximately 5% of the animals that came into the shelter were euthanized for medical or behavioral reasons which can be emotionally challenging for staff.
Competencies Required:- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results
- General Physical Ability: Using strength endurance flexibility balance and coordination
- Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
- Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Professional Impact: Presenting oneself as a positive representative of the organization
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
- Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees whomaintainemployment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable:Education:Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.Experience:Six months working with animals on a regular basis.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Must obtain certification in administration of euthanasia within nine months of hire.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work in wet conditions; work in exposure to infectious animal diseases animal wastes animal bites allergens and various industrial cleaning and disinfecting chemicals; must be able to tolerate animals being euthanized. Incumbents in this classification will be required to receive all appropriate inoculations and vaccinations.
Desirable Qualifications:- Experience working with large dogs in an animal shelter boarding facility or veterinary clinic
- Experience reading animal behaviors; vaccinating/medicating animals; and industrial cleaning
Supplemental Information
- The recruitment process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff reviews their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment all qualified applicants will be invited to take an online multiple-choice test(weighted 100%). Youwill have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. This is tentatively planned to launch late July.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Whats in it for you- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement:CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health:The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental:Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision:VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave:Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation:457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Briana Wong Human Resource Analyst at
Employment Type
Full-Time
