We are looking for an Animal Shelter Assistant!

The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative/ clerical work functions associated with providing support to the Animal Control Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives incoming calls concerning animal control issues (such as animal bites, potential animal abuse, stray/nuisance animals, wild/dangerous animals, injured/dead animals, etc.); determines necessary actions; dispatches staff members to problem areas. 
• Receives money in payment of departmental fees or services; records transactions and issues receipts. 
• Maintains department records.
• Receives, opens and distributes incoming mail; prepares outgoing mail.
• Prepares departmental files; sorts/organizes documents to be fie; files documents in designated order; locates/removes files; maintains file system of department records.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from officials, employees, the public, or other individuals. 
• Assist the public with animal related questions and general information about the animals in the shelter. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in clerical/ general office work or a related field;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. 

BENEFITS:

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation- Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic