Kennel Technician I

Animal Shelter Technician

This is entry level routine work in the care, monitoring, control, and recordkeeping of animals brought into the animal shelter.

Jurisdiction - Yearly Salary

Mobile County* - $39,471 - $63,100

City of Mobile - $34,094 - $54,505

*Amended 10/17/2025

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirements Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment and State of Alabama Certified Euthanasia Technician licensure within 90 days of receipt of Euthanasia Certification.

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | KENNEL TECHNICIAN I | Class Spec Details.

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

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Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

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