Animal Care Attendant*

The Job

The Department of Public Health, Animal Care Division is recruiting for Animal Care Attendants* who perform tasks of a routine nature involving manual labor in animal shelters and field services. Duties include supporting dogs and cats with walking, playing, bathing and multi-dog or cat playgroup activities, providing treats; cleaning and disinfecting kennels/cat cages/livestock corrals, equipment, and work areas; feeding and watering animals; assisting Animal Control Officers with animal impounds; transporting animals by van to the clinic for spay and neuter services; completing and maintaining necessary forms and logs; updating shelter computer database; answering routine questions from the public and supporting with animal adoptions; engaging in various upkeep activities around the animal shelter. Field related duties may include delivering animal traps, paperwork, picking up deceased animals, and transporting livestock.

*Official Title: General Services Worker II

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Physical: Requires frequent standing and walking; frequent stooping and bending; and the ability to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Additionally, these positions require work in inclement weather.
• License: A valid California Class C driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for duration of employment. At the time of appointment, proof of automobile liability insurance and proof of driving record (a DMV report) must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
• Work Schedule: Must be available to work weekends.
• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

No experience required.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants who have experience working with animals in an animal control environment are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Basic Animal Care
• Public Contact

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, November 8, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.



Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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