Animal Care Specialist (Kennels) Salary

$18.95 - $30.25 Hourly

Location

Fort Lauderdale 33312, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1413351

Department

RED ACD Shelters

Opening Date

01/23/2025

Closing Date

2/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.

 

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Care Specialist (Kennels) to support the Animal Care Division.

 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

 

General Description
Performs a variety of animal control and care work in the kennels of the Animal Care and Adoption Division.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsNo experience required. 

International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications and Licenses None.
PreferencesKnowledge of general animal care/health principals and practices.

Additional Information:

The Animal Care Specialist position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Feeds and provides clean water for animals in order to maintain animal's health and general welfare.

Maintains well-being of animals in the shelter; reunites pets and owners, avoids needless overcrowding at shelters, and avoids potential cross contamination/spread of disease at shelter.

Cleans and disinfects dog runs and cat cages, feeds animals, scans and bands animals, laundry duties, disinfects areas and supplies for next day (washing bowls, and litter pans, stocking areas with food, newspapers and litter boxes, clean towels and bedding).

Cleans other shelter areas housing or temporary holding animals to ensure proper sanitation to reduce potential spread of disease at shelter.

Interacts with dogs and cats to apply both mental and physical enrichment.

Interacts with the public in a positive and customer centric manner (adoptions, rescues, owner surrenders, returns to owners, lost pets, fosters, and possible volunteers).

Educates the public on Broward County animal ordinance-related issues, along with programs such as rabies clinics, adoption events, and special programs.

Communicates the necessity of spaying/neutering pets, benefits of adoption, and conducts outreach activities for off-site animal events.

Assist with training volunteers and work alongside volunteers in a positive and collaborative manner.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens, dog and cat allergens, potentially aggressive animals and periods of mental stress.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesDecision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Courage Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Discusses tough issues with a frank and forthcoming approach; faces adversity and accepts challenges. When confronted, takes ownership and responds appropriately.
Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.
Being ResilientRebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Exhibits great composure during crisis situations and helps foster resilience and determination throughout the organization. Is a role model for dealing with hardships, and helps the organization learn and grow from the experiences.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 The facility is open weekends and holidays, and you will be required to work weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement? Yes No 02 Being a member of the kennel staff also requires you to work in extreme heat or cold while bending, squatting, lifting up to 80 pounds, etc. Are you able to fulfill these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No 03 Working with animals and their humans can often be emotional for all involved and can lead to conflict. This position will directly assist customers and the incumbent may have to deliver difficult information. For example, a pet has already been adopted or we are unable to take in a pet. Providing the best customer service possible is extremely important. Describe in detail an incident where you may have dealt with an irate or unhappy customer and the steps you took to resolve the situation. 04 This position is part of a large team that works cooperatively to provide care to our resident pets with proper cleaning of kennels, feeding and enrichment techniques, established by standardized operating procedures. Describe how you operate as part of a team environment. 05 Are you able to work co-operatively with others? Describe a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it. 06 What is your understanding of euthanasia and a "no kill" facility? 07 Why do you want to work here? What value do you believe you can contribute? 08 Have you ever encountered an aggressive animal, cat or dog? If so, how did you handle the animal and the situation? 09 Please select all you currently possess: Knowledge of general animal care/health principles and practices Experience working in an animal shelter or adoption center None of the above 10 If you have experience working with animals in a professional setting, please describe.

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.

 

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Care Specialist (Kennels) to support the Animal Care Division.

 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

 

General Description
Performs a variety of animal control and care work in the kennels of the Animal Care and Adoption Division.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsNo experience required. 

International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications and Licenses None.
PreferencesKnowledge of general animal care/health principals and practices.

Additional Information:

The Animal Care Specialist position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Feeds and provides clean water for animals in order to maintain animal's health and general welfare.

Maintains well-being of animals in the shelter; reunites pets and owners, avoids needless overcrowding at shelters, and avoids potential cross contamination/spread of disease at shelter.

Cleans and disinfects dog runs and cat cages, feeds animals, scans and bands animals, laundry duties, disinfects areas and supplies for next day (washing bowls, and litter pans, stocking areas with food, newspapers and litter boxes, clean towels and bedding).

Cleans other shelter areas housing or temporary holding animals to ensure proper sanitation to reduce potential spread of disease at shelter.

Interacts with dogs and cats to apply both mental and physical enrichment.

Interacts with the public in a positive and customer centric manner (adoptions, rescues, owner surrenders, returns to owners, lost pets, fosters, and possible volunteers).

Educates the public on Broward County animal ordinance-related issues, along with programs such as rabies clinics, adoption events, and special programs.

Communicates the necessity of spaying/neutering pets, benefits of adoption, and conducts outreach activities for off-site animal events.

Assist with training volunteers and work alongside volunteers in a positive and collaborative manner.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens, dog and cat allergens, potentially aggressive animals and periods of mental stress.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesDecision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Courage Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Discusses tough issues with a frank and forthcoming approach; faces adversity and accepts challenges. When confronted, takes ownership and responds appropriately.
Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.
Being ResilientRebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Exhibits great composure during crisis situations and helps foster resilience and determination throughout the organization. Is a role model for dealing with hardships, and helps the organization learn and grow from the experiences.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 The facility is open weekends and holidays, and you will be required to work weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to fulfill this requirement? Yes No 02 Being a member of the kennel staff also requires you to work in extreme heat or cold while bending, squatting, lifting up to 80 pounds, etc. Are you able to fulfill these requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No 03 Working with animals and their humans can often be emotional for all involved and can lead to conflict. This position will directly assist customers and the incumbent may have to deliver difficult information. For example, a pet has already been adopted or we are unable to take in a pet. Providing the best customer service possible is extremely important. Describe in detail an incident where you may have dealt with an irate or unhappy customer and the steps you took to resolve the situation. 04 This position is part of a large team that works cooperatively to provide care to our resident pets with proper cleaning of kennels, feeding and enrichment techniques, established by standardized operating procedures. Describe how you operate as part of a team environment. 05 Are you able to work co-operatively with others? Describe a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it. 06 What is your understanding of euthanasia and a "no kill" facility? 07 Why do you want to work here? What value do you believe you can contribute? 08 Have you ever encountered an aggressive animal, cat or dog? If so, how did you handle the animal and the situation? 09 Please select all you currently possess: Knowledge of general animal care/health principles and practices Experience working in an animal shelter or adoption center None of the above 10 If you have experience working with animals in a professional setting, please describe.

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers