Animal Care Attendant bei Prince George's County Government, MD
Prince George's County Government, MD · Upper Marlboro, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Come join our team!
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Animal Care Attendant, (Animal Care Attendant I/II) grade G13-G14 position, in the Animal Services Division.
About the Position
This is an entry-level animal attendant position that maintains and thoroughly cleans kennels, cages, and other common areas at the animal services facility using approved procedures and techniques, which would working include but are not limited to: removing waste, power washing kennels, mopping/scrubbing and disinfecting areas where animals are kept, fed, watered and generally cared for. Prepares food, feeds, provides water, and sanitizes litter boxes and feeding equipment. Gathers and launders soiled pet bedding and replace it with clean pet bedding. This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Position Duties
House animals safely and humanely in order to protect the animals, self, and others.
Examine animals to determine their sex, species, size, and age.
Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries, and unusual physical and behavioral conditions.
Isolate animals as necessary.
Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at the facility and administers routine vaccinations.
Assist veterinarians with wellness checks on animals.
Socialize and exercises shelter animals on a daily basis.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- A valid Maryland State driver's license is required upon appointment in order to perform job related duties and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Animal Care Attendant experience
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Other Qualifications
Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
