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Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00370
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Animal Services / Shelter
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 50
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Animal Care Attendant in the Animal Services section of the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
The Position
Under close supervision, the Animal Care Attendant is a trainee classification responsible for basic duties such as feeding and caring for all housed animals and maintaining safe and sanitary kennel facilities at the Yolo County Animal Shelter.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
This recruitment will close on Tuesday, January 23rd OR when 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first. If 50 applications are received first, this recruitment will close without notice. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity!
Essential Functions
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate is required
Experience: Six months of paid or unpaid full-time experience in the care and treatment of animals is NOT required but highly desirable (Examples of desirable experience are: Veterinarian technician or helper, kennel attendant, S.P.C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience).
License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of: practices, methods, and materials used in cleaning animal facilities, feeding and caring for animals, physical and behavioral characteristics of various animal species, basic symptoms of common animal diseases, occupational hazards and safety precautions of working around animals, kennel facilities and their associated equipment, techniques and policy associated with maintaining an animal shelter.
Ability to: properly feed and care for animals, notice symptoms of disease, illness or injury, properly clean and maintain kennels and cages, handle animal carcasses in various stages of decomposition, work with co-workers, staff, volunteers, and members of the general public from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in a courteous and effective manner, read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance, carry out written and oral instructions, work safely with aggressive animals and hazardous chemicals, learn to euthanize animals in a humane manner, learn to operate equipment used in handling various types of small and large animals including livestock, reptiles and birds, safely operate County vehicles as necessary for duty performance.
Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete application submissions will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
Confirmed Job Offer Estimated Start Date: March/April 2024
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status.Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
02
I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
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I certify that I possess a high school diploma or a GED.
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How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working in a kennel environment (e.g. shelter, boarding facility, veterinary office, etc.)?
05
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #4. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
06
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have cleaning animal kennels?
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Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #6. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
08
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying/classifying animals by breed?
09
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #8. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
10
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working with livestock?
11
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #10. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
12
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying common diseases in animals (eg. upper respiratory infections, parvo virus, kennel cough, etc.)?
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Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #12. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
Required Question
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00370
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Division: Animal Services / Shelter
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 50
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Animal Care Attendant in the Animal Services section of the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
The Position
Under close supervision, the Animal Care Attendant is a trainee classification responsible for basic duties such as feeding and caring for all housed animals and maintaining safe and sanitary kennel facilities at the Yolo County Animal Shelter.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
This recruitment will close on Tuesday, January 23rd OR when 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first. If 50 applications are received first, this recruitment will close without notice. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity!
Essential Functions
- Feed, water, and care for all impounded animals.
- Clean and disinfect cages, equipment, and other areas at the shelter as necessary.
- Evaluate animal temperaments; place animals in appropriate kennels within shelter facility, observe animals for signs of sickness or disease and refer to the attention of lead shelter attendant or other supervisor.
- Assist with euthanizations and dispose of animals in a humane and prescribed method, handle animal carcasses.
- Communicate effectively with staff and public with tact and courtesy under sometimes-stressful conditions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate is required
Experience: Six months of paid or unpaid full-time experience in the care and treatment of animals is NOT required but highly desirable (Examples of desirable experience are: Veterinarian technician or helper, kennel attendant, S.P.C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience).
License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of: practices, methods, and materials used in cleaning animal facilities, feeding and caring for animals, physical and behavioral characteristics of various animal species, basic symptoms of common animal diseases, occupational hazards and safety precautions of working around animals, kennel facilities and their associated equipment, techniques and policy associated with maintaining an animal shelter.
Ability to: properly feed and care for animals, notice symptoms of disease, illness or injury, properly clean and maintain kennels and cages, handle animal carcasses in various stages of decomposition, work with co-workers, staff, volunteers, and members of the general public from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in a courteous and effective manner, read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance, carry out written and oral instructions, work safely with aggressive animals and hazardous chemicals, learn to euthanize animals in a humane manner, learn to operate equipment used in handling various types of small and large animals including livestock, reptiles and birds, safely operate County vehicles as necessary for duty performance.
Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire. Incomplete application submissions will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending pre-employment exams:
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status.Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking
01
The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
- Yes
02
I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
- Yes
03
I certify that I possess a high school diploma or a GED.
- Yes
04
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working in a kennel environment (e.g. shelter, boarding facility, veterinary office, etc.)?
- Less than six (6) months of experience
- More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience
- None
05
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #4. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
06
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have cleaning animal kennels?
- Less than six (6) months of experience
- More than six (6) months but less than twelve (12) months of experience
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience
- None
07
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #6. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
08
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying/classifying animals by breed?
- Less than six (6) months of experience
- More than six (6) months of experience
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience
- None
09
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #8. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
10
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have working with livestock?
- Less than six (6) months of experience
- More than six (6) months of experience
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience
- None
11
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #10. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
12
How many years of experience (paid OR unpaid) do you have identifying common diseases in animals (eg. upper respiratory infections, parvo virus, kennel cough, etc.)?
- Less than six (6) months of experience
- More than six (6) months of experience
- More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- More than two (2) years of experience
- None
13
Please list the employer/agency in which you gained the experience as described in question #12. If you have no experience, type "N/A" as your response to this question.
Required Question
