Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5863 - Animal Care Assistant II

Salary Grade: 3

Hiring Pay: $17.99

The first review of applications will be on07/11/2025.

Pima Animal Care Center is looking to add an Animal Care Assistant II to our Pet Resource Team. This position provides in person customer support to help keep pets out of the shelter. You will assist in providing multiple resources to pet families in need and enroll pets into our Safety Net Foster Program. This position will work with owners surrendering their animals into the shelter and support owners who may be experience a crisis.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Answers calls routes messages and resolves routine problems via phone email or in person;

• Manages office tasks including word processing document editing data entry and filing system maintenance;

• Handles dogs and cats of varying temperaments assists with vaccinations microchipping and general care like feeding and cleaning;

• Specializes in specific program functions provides policy explanations and assists in writing SOPs;

• Acts as a lead when the supervisor is absent maintains training procedures and documents and trains other staff;

• Issues permits licenses bonds reviews cash drawers prepares deposits and processes accounting documents;

• Maintains databases retrieves data compiles reports and ensures accuracy of records;

• Schedules meetings conferences and other appointments;

• May train supervise and evaluate staff including hiring and termination recommendations;

• Operates various office equipment including computers photocopiers and calculators.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four (4) years of experience performing secretarial or administrative tasks that demonstrate the required knowledge and skills INCLUDING two (2) years of experience providing overall support and coordinator for a department specialized program or small business.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two (2) years of experience with Pima County as an Animal Care Assistant I or Office Support or a similar clerical classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Special Notice: Completion of a rabies vaccination cycle is required within two (2) months of hire.Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.This position will require apost-job offer physical and drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: This position requires the ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment; constantly observe details at close range; and occasionally participate in external events. Additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions for this position includes potential exposure to zoonic illnesses; high exposure to animal dander of multiple species; exposure to cleaning chemicals such as bleach and rescue cleaning products; and a loud office environment. Additional working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.