Animal Care - Intake Technician
Animal Care - Intake Technician
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Department - Pima Animal Care CenterJob Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5931 - Animal Care Technician I
Salary Grade: 1
Hiring Pay: $16.32
The first review of applications will be on09/12/2025.
Pima Animal Care Center is looking to add an Intake Technician to our Admissions Team. Our Intake Technician provides first line customer support to community members bringing in stray or owned animals into the shelter. Technicians microchip vaccinate and assess all incoming dogs and cats with various behaviors. They also provide daily care feeding and maintenance of animals at Pima Animal Care Center ensuring their health and well-being. This position may also perform cleaning and sanitizing of animal enclosures as well as monitor animal behavior.
This position requires the ability to work evenings weekends and rotating shifts.
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.
Provides humane care and safe handling for a variety of animals including dogs cats and small pets while monitoring behavior and health;
Works outdoors in all weather conditions and safely handles live animals including those that may be injured frightened or offensive using appropriate techniques to minimize risks to self and others;
Demonstrates excellent customer service to the public and volunteers by answering questions addressing concerns and guiding decisions regarding intakes outcomes redemptions and animal care in adherence to PACC policies;
Handles animals for behavioral assessments and playgroups identifying placement or behavior concerns and participates in decisions regarding outcomes including euthanasia;
Accurately organizes and documents information on animal behavior history medical records and outcomes utilizing shelter software and other systems for recordkeeping communication and scheduling;
Administers vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance assesses animals for signs of illness or injury and documents and communicates health concerns;
Facilitates adoption and foster processes by assisting with enrichment behavioral evaluations animal meet and greets matchmaking and note reviews;
Supports intake and admissions by providing correct intake pathways checking animals for health concerns identifying ages/breeds and finding kennel placements;
Maintains a clean and sanitary facility including kennels workspaces public lobbies and treatment spaces;
Frequently lifts and carries heavy objects bends stoops reaches and performs other physical tasks as required;
Safeguards and accounts for scheduled drugs and funds received for PACC services;
Operates County-owned vehicles to transport animals and supplies.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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.):
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Minimum one (1) year experience working in a customer service role.
Minimum six (6) months experience working or volunteering with dogs.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. This position will require apost-job offer physical and drug screen.
Special Notice: Within nine months of appointment employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. 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.
Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift push and pull up to 100lbs. Additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
