COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
ANIMAL SERVICESThe Health and Human Services Agency's Animal Services provides field services to enforce state statutes and county ordinances regulating animal care and welfare, rabies control to investigate animal bites and human exposures to rabies, and shelter operations to house and care for stray, unwanted, or displaced animals.
THE OPPORTUNITYUse your knowledge and skills to assist animals in your community. The Animal Shelter Attendant provides humane care to domestic and wild animals held at the County's animal shelter; cleans and maintains animal shelter facilities; evaluates animals for adoption; maintains computerized records; assists the public with adoptions, surrenders, and lost and found animals.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:- Place animals in appropriate shelter areas according to species and special requirements as directed.
- Provide humane care of domestic and wild animals at the shelter; feed and medicates animals.
- Bathe animals and perform related animal grooming and care.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures performed within the shelter facility.
- Maintain medical and behavioral records on all animals in care.
- Assist the public in claiming lost animals or selecting animals for adoptions; assist in the handling of animals; describe animals' behavior and apparent training and habits.
- Maintain computerized records and complete forms regarding care, feeding, and disposition of animals.
- Maintain animal shelter, including cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, and equipment; wash dishes and laundry; take out garbage; perform custodial duties.
- Assist in stocking food and shelter supplies, and maintaining inventory.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
One (1) year of personal or professional experience working with or providing care to animals.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
Must be eligible to obtain a veterinary assistant controlled substance permit within one (1) year from date of appointment.
Possession of a euthanasia certification is highly desirable.
Ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Training Certificate, within one (1) year from time of appointment, or upon conclusion of the first available certified training program, if more than one (1) year.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONApply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us
RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%):
A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Animal Shelter Attendant - Extra Help.
This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
- There are currently (5) extra help vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in Diamond Springs, CA. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. This extra help position may transition to a regular full-time employee if the conditions of Personnel Rules 1103.1 (Download PDF reader) exist.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
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- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
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