Animal Care Lead Technician

General Statement of Duties An employee in this class performs a variety of duties associated with the care and maintenance of the animal shelter. The animal shelter is a busy, high pace environment with lots of hands-on animal care in addition to providing excellent customer service to the general public. Responsibilities include processing incoming animals, data entry, animal examinations, vaccinations and treatments as determined by a veterinarian. Work requires that the employee keeps animal containment areas clean and sanitized; maintains the facility grounds; and ensures the safety and health of animals within the facility. The employee feeds and cares for the animals housed in the shelter but must also euthanize animals on an as-needed basis. Work also requires the employee to maintain supplies, equipment, and necessary records. The employee is subject to hazards associated with animals and animal care including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as atmospheric conditions, noise, vibration, vicious animals, and physical conditions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Animal Services Director and is evaluated through observation and review of reports. Duties and Responsibilities/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities This position is responsible for overseeing the Animal Shelter and shelter staff. Performs animal care duties such as preparing food, feeding, and providing water; cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages; washing litter boxes, food pans and laundry; sweeping and mopping floors; picking up fecal material; washing and sweeping debris from walls, beds, kick plates, and dog run areas. Works with the Animal Services Director to determine if animals can be placed for adoption, also works with the public on animal adoptions and redemptions; works with animal rescues to obtain maximum live outcome dispositions of unadoptable animals with health or mild temperament issues. Monitors sick, quarantined, and injured animals and observes them for unusual physical and behavioral conditions; segregate animals to minimize fights; segregates and isolates animals to control the spread of disease. Make euthanasia decisions for shelter animals to propose and get approval from Animal Services Director. Organize and assign duties to shelter staff. Oversee shelter volunteer program and volunteers. Oversees kitten foster program. Organizes adoption events and other events held at the shelter. Schedules and organizes the incineration of animal carcasses. Assists in preparing rabies specimens and insures the timely delivery to the laboratory fortesting. Maintains shelter facility; cleans windows and restrooms, makes minor repairs; checks gates and locks for security purposes and reports any safety or liability concerns to the Animal Services Director and Lead Animal Services Officer. Maintains the inventory of facility supplies. Maintains appropriate records; answers general inquiries concerning adoption of pets and lost and found animals. Will perform daily duties as an Animal Care Technician where needed and be included in ACT shift rotation. Desirable Education and Experience High school diploma with some experience in caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Other Information Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Ability to obtain North Carolina Euthanasia Certification (C.E.T). Ability to obtain Certified Rabies Vaccinator (C.R.V) certification. Must be able to attend state and national trainings held out of town where short time away from home may be necessary. Must be able to receive a series of rabies prophylactic vaccines. Physical Requirements Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, smelling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to perform animal care work. May be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin, County of (NC)