Animal Health Technician- Public Works

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Animal Health Technician- Public Works Apply  Job Details Animal Health Technician- Public Works Employer City of San Jose Salary $59,339.28 - $72,072.00 Annually Location 2750 Monterey Highway, 95111, San Jose, CA Job Type Full-Time Department Public Works Closing Date Continuous About the Department The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work. Salary Information The salary range for Animal Health Technician is $59,339.28 - $72,072.00 This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Position & Duties Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy , the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine). Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . San José Animal Care and Services, a division in the Department of Public Works is accepting applications for full-time Animal Health Technicians. This position will be responsible for providing paraprofessional medical care and treatment to shelter animals. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Checking and monitoring the health of animals, as well as rendering first aid and emergency treatment Assisting shelter veterinarians in surgery, spay/neuter and other medical procedures Maintaining pharmaceutical and other medical supplies; cleaning of kennels/ cages Feeding and caring for animals Humanely performing euthanasia, as required This position will be required to work weekends, holidays, nights and rotating shifts, respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and wear a uniform. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations, including: Ability to perform pre-op surgical procedures, including the administration on anesthesia Ability to handle animals humanely and safely, and properly control animals that may be sick or injured. Ability to read and comprehend the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to animal licensing and vaccinating requirements. Knowledge and comprehension of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the care, housing, treatment and impounding of animals Knowledge and exposure to all activities occurring in high volume public animal shelter - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. Ability to learn the basic characteristics, behavior, and common breeds of domestic animals. Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by help

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