Animal Shelter Assistant - Denver Animal Protection Job at City and County of Denver
About Our Job
This posting will accept applications until Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: the Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
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We foster an inclusive culture by respecting
the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
Denver Animal Protection (DAP) protects the safety and welfare of Denver’s animals and residents by fostering the human animal bond. DAP emphasizes public and animal safety and health, encourages responsible pet ownership through education and enforcing compliance with animal-related municipal code requirements, and cares for animals at the Denver Animal Shelter (DAS). More information can be found at:
DDPHE: Denver Animal Protection
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Do you want a great job, working with animals? Would you like to directly assist in finding loving homes for our furry friends? If so, we have a great job for you! Denver Animal Protection is seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant. This position will assist DAP with many different roles and is an integral part of the staff.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Animal handling, administers vaccinations and microchips, restrains animals, scans for microchips, leashes and maintains animal safety while putting into kennels and removing from kennels.
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Provide adoption counseling to the public to assist with placing animals in suitable homes which would include dog meet and greets requiring a working knowledge of animal behavior and medical information.
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Performs restricted breed evaluations which requires certification on expert level skills in identifying breed characteristics
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Performs specialized and/or technical office support functions such as assisting with collections; recording financial data into standardized formats; researching and examining chain of title and legal descriptions; processing motor vehicle title applications; providing specialized human resource support in benefits, medical claims, and other human resource areas; and performing intake procedures and monitoring progress.
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Interprets and explains regulations, policies, standards, and/or procedures to internal/external customers based on extensive knowledge of a specialized area within a defined scope.
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Reviews and evaluates forms, applications, computations, documents, and/or other information to determine accuracy, completeness, acceptability, or compliance based on extensive knowledge of a specialized area or legal requirements.
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Prepares and processes documents and other forms in accordance with legal precedents or other specialized/technical procedures.
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Recommends improvements or solutions to problems within a range of specified, acceptable, and/or standard alternatives and technical practices.
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Provides specialized information, identifies problems within a defined scope and has the authority to resolve discrepancies, and follows up on requests or complaints.
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Approves and rejects information and determines appropriate services within a defined scope.
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Utilizes a computer to input information/data and to create, edit, compile, manipulate, and retrieve files and/or databases and creates reports.
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Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.
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Other duties as assigned.
Denver Animal Protection is a 24/7 operation so the ability to work nights and weekends. More information about the work schedule will be provided during the interview.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Bilingual in English/Spanish (speak, write, and read)
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Comfortable working in an animal shelter environment
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Can’t have job limitations due to animal allergies
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Ability to provide adoption counseling for prospective animal owners
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Prior experience in animal handling and care
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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Excellent customer service skills including verbal and written communication
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Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
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Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
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Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience performing technical or administrative work assisting in an environmental public health specific to the assignment.
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Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
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License/Certifications: None.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
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Cover Letter
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Resume
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE3349 Environmental Public Health Technician II
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$22.16 - $33.24
Starting Pay
$22.16 - $27.00 per hour
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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