Salary : $44,200.00 - $50,024.00 Annually

Location : Bloomington, IN

Job Type: AFSCME Regular Full-time (35-40hrs/week; benefits)

Department: Animal Shelter

Opening Date: 05/29/2024

Closing Date: 6/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Typical Work Schedule:: Thurs-Mon 8am-5pm

Position Reports to:: Reports directly to Shelter Manager

Supervises Staff:: No

Description

Maintains a healthy environment for sHelps and monitors the health of animals.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Essential (primary)

Examines and vaccinates all animals upon intake. Monitor animals for signs of ill health and disease. Performs diagnostic tests by drawing blood for use in test kits and by collecting and analyzing fecal samples under a microscope.

Notifies supervisor of any observed illnesses, injuries, or other issues. At their direction, implements prescribed treatment, which could include administering antibiotics, dressing wounds, or giving subcutaneous fluids.

Conducts temperament tests according to prescribed methods in order to evaluate animals and makes recommendations to supervisors related to the animals' suitability for adoption.

Performs careful disinfection techniques and control of infectious diseases.

Ensures all animals are provided with adequate food, water, bedding, and toys.

Grooming, exercising and socializing with animals as needed and as time allows.

Assists in finding suitable homes for animals by conducting adoption counseling to match proper lifestyle and facilities with most appropriate pet, by taking preadoption applications, and by conducting dog-to-dog introductions.

Trains and directs work study employees and public restitution workers to conduct basic manual labor tasks. Assist in training and directing shelter volunteers.

Performs euthanasia on animals, logs drug usage on state and federal required forms, and ensures proper disposal of remains.

Promotes good relations between the department and area veterinarians, other shelters and humane associations, and the general public.

Secondary (non-essential)

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

High school education or equivalent or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Preferred experience equivalent to one year working in a related field, specifically handling animals, assessing canine and feline health and behavior, and performing direct customer service.

Ability to properly and safely handle a variety of animals of different temperaments and in various conditions of health.

Knowledge of basic animal health care and animal behavior.

Demonstrates a commitment to animal welfare.

Knowledge of safe and effective disinfection techniques and infectious disease control, as they apply to an animal shelter environment.

Ability to achieve Euthanasia Certification within the first six (6) months in the position.

Knowledge of applicable animal control ordinances.

Ability to read and apply literature in the field of animal control and animal health care.

Ability to use computer and software applications to maintain record keeping.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Performs duties both indoors and out of doors in varied weather conditions, and is exposed to hazards associated with the handling of frightened, vicious, and/or diseased animals. Subject to threat of exposure to rabies, virus, and toxic substances, such as disinfectants, pesticides, and corrosive cleaners. Occasionally exposed to emotional individuals in stressful situations.

Performs duties which include the lifting and carrying of large dogs and other animals in the performance of animal care and handling. Must lift and carry large bags of food and litter from storage barns to various locations inside the building. Physical effort is frequently exerted for sustained periods of time.

Personal Work Relationships

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City and other government officials, pet owners, community groups, and the general public.

ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WHO DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER MAY APPLY AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404).

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The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.

All new hires to the City for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) positions will initially start out at Step 1 of the assigned pay grade for the assigned position. Then after a 120 day probation, pay will increase to a minimum of a Step 2 for that position, however based on the new hire's skills, knowledge, abiliites, and experience the pay could be moved to a higher step.

01

Do you have a high school education or equivalent or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position?

02

Describe your experience equivalent to one year working in a related field, specifically handling animals, assessing canine and feline health and behavior, and performing direct customer service.

03

Describe your prior work experience in regards to safe and effective disinfection techniques and infectious disease control, as they apply to an animal shelter environment.

04

Ability to achieve Euthanasia Certification within the first six (6) months in the position.

Required Question