Animal Placement Specialist at Bexar County, TX

About the Department

Position Duties

• Gathers data and analyzes information on the animals; arranges and processes animals for adoption, animal transports and animal transfers both locally and out of state
• Plans, prepares and coordinates all animal adoption activities to include budgets, timelines and promotions for events both on and off-site
• Markets and promotes adoption themes to attract public awareness to the adoption program; oversee the program to find care for special needs animal and help promote their adoptability; engages community residents, volunteers and other community based organizations
• Ensures welfare and proper care of animals within the shelter facility is maintained at all times; works with veterinarians to ensure that animals are healthy for transport
• Assists customers with finding the right adoptive match by helping with animal meet; reviews and approves adoption applications
• Develops and maintains accurate information and detailed process for intake, outcome, medical, and other animal records
• Assists with managing the development, implementation, and maintaining of all goals, objectives, policies, priorities, enforcement, facility operations/services, and activities; assists in the planning, budgeting and operation of the Facility
• Assists with coordinating and overseeing the volunteer program; assists with directing and evaluating the work of the staff and volunteers
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with outside adoption agencies (local and out of state)
• Responds to questions from the public and County/City officials; assists with coordinating any media releases/responses
• Feeds, medicates animals and assists with other medical procedures; cleans kennels and surrounding areas in accordance with proper control requirements
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate and two (2) years' animal shelter experience
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances dealing with animal care activities; knowledge of the activities and operations of an animal care/housing facility; knowledge of principals and techniques for properly handling and caring for injured animals
• Skill in customer service; skill in interpreting, explaining, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations; skill in operating office equipment to include computer equipment and software programs (Pet-Point and associated reports)
• Ability to handle physically and emotionally stressed animals; ability to work independently in the absence of supervision; ability to communicate and make presentations to large and small groups, effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and the general public
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance 
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Operating light and medium pick-up trucks with trailer (may be required to demonstrate proficiency in handling and backing stock trailer into a space limited environment)
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek; required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; when required, shall work extra hours, holidays, weekends and other shifts

• Four (4) years' experience working in a municipal, county, federal or private animal care/housing facility
• Four (4) years' experience working with the public
• Two (2) years' experience working animal adoption and/or live outcomes

• Must have a Texas Animal Control Officer certification or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Must have a Euthanasia certification or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment

• Associate's Degree in Animal Management, Animal Shelter Management, Pet Sciences and/or Humane Leadership or another health based degree or closely related field

• Constantly working in outdoor conditions with exposure to temperature variations, and varied weather conditions
• Exposure to insects, insect and animal bites, flammable liquids, cramped work areas, dust, damp/wet/dirty surfaces, poisonous plants, oily surfaces, high noise areas, chemical and biological irritants, noxious odors and fumes sometimes requiring the use of protective equipment and breathing apparatus
• Exposure to animals of unknown temperament and background
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-25 pounds
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 50-100 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Other Qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


 

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.