DescriptionThis is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work no more than 20 hours per week. Primary hours are Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional Monday and Friday hours as needed.General Description: This is a public safety position. The incumbent performs routine tasks to care for impounded animals.Organization: The Kennel Attendant is part of Hanover's Career Development Program (CD). The Attendant Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Kennel Attendant I to Senior Kennel Attendant. Incumbents report to the Animal Protection Facility Supervisor and supervises no staff. Senior level Attendants may provide workflow guidance to lower level Attendants.Essential Functions:Feeds and waters animals.Properly cleans and disinfects cages and rooms.Routinely and repetitively performs lifting/navigating of at least 50 pounds and maneuvering of animals weighing up to 125 pounds.Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks; includes bending, jumping, standing, climbing.Monitors the condition of animals.Maintains an inventory of supplies.Responds to inquiries from the public and staff, including occasional contact with distressed customers.Performs related work as assigned.Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance during all scheduled work hours.Working Conditions:A. HazardsAnimals - May come in contact with vicious, diseased, and/or sick animalsChemicals - Work with many different types of drugs and cleanersB. EnvironmentKennel - 90% working in animal holding and care areasAdoption - 5% working on helping to counsel potential new adoptive ownersField - 5% Travel may be necessary to perform essential functionsEnvironment - must be able to work outside or inside facility dailyDriving - drive animals to and from other locations safely and timelyC. Physical EffortAnimals - Must be able to navigate and control at least 50 pounds and to restrain at least 125 pounds, includes many species of small and large mammals, reptiles, and livestock animalsEquipment - Must be able to operate all light and heavy equipment in accordance with all department standardsD. FLSANon-exemptKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to follow instructions/procedures and to maintain a safe work environment. Knowledge of acceptable animal care practices, preferred.Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with animal care and behavior training preferred. Computer literacy, desired. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.Special Conditions:
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Complete Criminal Background Investigation
Twelve-month probationary period
Shift work, including weekends, holidays and nights
Work beyond normal work schedule
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Audiometric Testing , Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter.
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment and obtain immunizations
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position.
Essential staff designation.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
