Animal Placement Assistant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4610921) Apply  Animal Placement Assistant Salary $33,511.23 Annually Location Jacksonville, FL Job Type Civil Service Job Number 2024-06136 Department Office of Administrative Services Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date 11/13/2024 2:10 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! Animal Care and Protective Services is actively seeking a two (2) Animal Placement Assistants. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments. This is technical work in handling animal intake adoptions, and customer service through direct contact with animals of unknown origin and temperament. A key element is providing customer support in a highly emotionally charged environment. Routine veterinary procedures are performed under the supervision of trained staff to include insertion of microchip identification, vaccinations, blood draws, and similar procedures. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used in the care of animals, basic understanding of animal body language, the function and operation of safety equipment used in animal handling; many functions involve the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which are learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important in responding to and resolving complaints relating to animal care issues. Skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view are often required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. Work schedule involves some weekend, holidays, and rotating shifts. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed in field, kennel, and office environments, where there are some risks and hazards due to the handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals, and exposure to offensive odors, chemicals, and other airborne nuisances but the hazards are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates laboratory and standard office equipment such as personal computer, two-way radio, euthanasia equipment, animal restraint equipment and cash register. Operates a motor vehicle. The physical demands consist mainly of sitting, standing, walking, transporting animals, and lifting and controlling animals and/or objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard procedures, practices, and the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to supervisor’s approval. Examples of Work + Provides customer assistance and information concerning animals, adoption policies, licensing, reclaim, and citations. + Provides customer assistance and information to owners surrendering pets. + Educates community members on city ordinances, state statutes, pet retention, reunification, and pet owner support strategies. + Assists in coordination and participates in adoption and community education events. + Transports animals to and from offsite locations and events. + Feeds and cares for animals in shelter. + Assists with minor medical procedures, testing and medicating animals. + Performs euthanasia as taught by the FACA (Florida Animal Control Association) approved class and in compliance with the ACPS euthanasia protocol. Retrieves and places animals in appropriate areas for holding period, redemptions, medical examinations, shots, etc. + Enters and retrieves data on animals housed at facility. + Completes and files routine forms and reports. + Updates and responds to MYJAX complaints, calls, and e-mails. + Collects fees, maintains records of monies collected and is responsible for balancing daily revenue reports with deposits. + Presents issued citations and provides education on payment methods and scheduling court appearances. + Reports to work location during emergency circumstances such as actual and anticipated natural and man-made disasters. + Operates laboratory and standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and other related software, two-way radio, euthanasia equipment, animal restraint equipment and cash register. + Operates a motor vehicle. + Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies. + Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used in the care of animals. Knowledge of standardized work routines and procedures used to handle, care for, and identify a variety of animals. + Knowledge of customer service standards. + Knowledge of animal behavior. + Ability to handle or restrain large and sometimes dangerous animals. + Ability to respond to and resolve complaints relating to animal care issues. + Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports using a computer. + Ability to compute arithmetic calculations of whole numbers and decimals. + Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and oral instructions in English. + Ability to perform euthanasia as taught by the FACA (Florida Animal Control Association) approved class and in compliance with the ACPS euthanasia protocol. + Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. + Ability to operate laboratory and standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and other related software, two-way radio, euthanasia equipment, animal restraint equipment, and cash register. + Ability to operate a motor vehicle. + Ability to work with highly toxic and corrosive materials. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information + One year of education and/or experience in an animal field, medical field, or customer service field. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: + Euthanasia Technician Certification must be obtained prior to completion of probation and must be maintained. + A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. + Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: + The probationary period for this class is six months. + This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401). + ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonville’s emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www. (http://www.coj.net) jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. Be sure to add coj.net to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $33,511.23. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position in this pay range? Please note; there is a 5% increase after successfully completing probation. + Yes + No 04 This position requires a rotating schedule. A portion of the schedule may involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to commit to this type of schedule? + I am able to work this type of schedule. + I am able to work evenings and weekends only. + I am able to work Monday - Friday only. + None of the above. 05 ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonville's emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Are you able to comply with this requirement? + I will be able to work during an emergency. + I have circumstances that would prohibit me from working during an emergency. + None of the above. 06 Do you understand the work is performed in an animal shelter environment, where there are some risks and hazards due to the handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals, and exposure to offensive odors, chemicals, and other airborne nuisances? + Yes + No 07 Do you understand the physical demands consist mainly of sitting, standing, walking, transporting animals, and lifting and controlling animals and/or objects weighing 50 pounds or more? + Yes + No 08 Do you understand that you will be required to safely and humanely lift, handle, or restrain animals, including injured, fractious and non-socialized animals, weighing 50 pounds or more which may be of an unpredictable, potentially dangerous nature? + Yes, I am able to lift 50 pounds or more. + I am able to lift up to 45 pounds. + I am able to lift up to 30 pounds + I am able to lift up to 20 pounds. + None of the above. 09 Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. 10 If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. 11 Do you have one year of education and/or experience in an animal field, medical field, or customer service field? + Yes + No 12 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 13 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 14 Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)? + Yes + No 15 Euthanasia Technician Certification must be obtained prior to completion of probation and must be maintained. + I currently have this certification. + I have read and understand what is required. + None of the above. 16 Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess. + FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class E Driver License + GA Standard Driver's License + GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + License from another State. + Learner Permit + My license is currently invalid. + I do not possess any type of Driver's License. 17 If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions? + C or 1 - Business Purpose Only + D or H - Employment Purposes + P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise + S or I – Other Restriction + Two or more of these restrictions. + I have an out of state license. + None of the above. 18 Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 19 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date? + Yes + No 20 Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 21 I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request. + Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license. + No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license. 22 Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. 23 Did you see this job posted on any of the below sites? + Animal Job Digest + Best Friends Network + Daytona State College + Florida Animal Control Association + Handshake + Humane Society of the United States + Jacksonville Veterinary Medical Society + University of Florida + None of the above. 24 If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference + Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application. + No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me. 25 If basing/meeting qualifications based on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. Required Question Agency City of Jacksonville Address 117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email