Kennel Worker #2307-6390-01
New Haven Animal Shelter
- Date Opened
- Friday, July 28, 2023 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, August 11, 2023 11:59 PM
- Section
- Police - Animal Shelter
- Salary
- Within Local 424 Unit 128 Range 1: $50,087 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Introduction
The Robin I. Kroogman Animal Shelter is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Kennel Worker. This position involves providing humane care to animals and maintaining the facility to ensure the well-being of our furry residents. If you are passionate about animals and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.
The Kennel Worker position is an excellent entry-level opportunity in the field of animal care and shelter management. Unlike many other animal care positions that may require specialized certifications like NACA (National Animal Care & Control Association) Level trainings, this role offers a starting point for individuals passionate about animals but may not yet possess extensive formal training or experience.
For candidates interested in pursuing a career in animal care, the Kennel Worker position provides an excellent learning opportunity. New hires will receive on-the-job training, enabling them to learn essential skills for handling animals safely and humanely. They may also be introduced to the proper administration of medications, basic first aid procedures, and record-keeping related to animal care.
Working as a Kennel Worker can help candidates develop a strong foundation in animal care and provide exposure to various aspects of shelter operations. As they gain experience and demonstrate their dedication to the well-being of animals, they may have opportunities for career growth within the organization or beyond.
For candidates interested in pursuing a career in animal care, the Kennel Worker position provides an excellent learning opportunity. New hires will receive on-the-job training, enabling them to learn essential skills for handling animals safely and humanely. They may also be introduced to the proper administration of medications, basic first aid procedures, and record-keeping related to animal care.
Working as a Kennel Worker can help candidates develop a strong foundation in animal care and provide exposure to various aspects of shelter operations. As they gain experience and demonstrate their dedication to the well-being of animals, they may have opportunities for career growth within the organization or beyond.
Our mission is to serve the community in the most effective manner. With safe humane treatments, members of this shelter are animal lovers who care for all creatures with love. This animal shelter has over sixty dog kennels, and thirty cat compartments. It is one of the largest municipal shelters in the State of Connecticut attracting over three thousand visitors annually. Yearly, there are over 900 intakes of dogs and cats, and approximately 1,000 investigations of animal related calls and concerns.
Through its partnership with the City of New Haven Humane Commission, Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, and The North Shore Animal League, sponsors several off-site adoption events throughout the year (in addition to year-round adoptions at the shelter).
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is semi-skilled work in the humane care of animals and in the maintenance of the Municipal Animal Shelter. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, and is reviewed by the Director, the Municipal Animal Control Officer or designee.
The Animal Shelter is staffed 7 days a week, and employees are on-call on a rotating basis.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Feeds dogs in conformance with established schedules and instructions.
- Administers medicines as directed by the Veterinarian.
- Assists the Veterinarian with inoculations and euthanasia of diseased animals.
- Answers inquiries and records complaints to be investigated.
- Keeps records of animals brought to the Shelter, and of those adopted, reclaimed, or having incurable diseases.
- Cleans the inside kennel area using a high-pressure hot water hose and cleaning chemicals.
- Cleans all areas both inside and outside the shelter.
- Mows the land and removes snow.
- Makes minor repair to the building and equipment as needed, including but not limited to minor painting and carpentry, repairing kennel wires and automatic watering bowls, aligning doors, etc.
- Assists Public Works staff with the incinerating of carcasses.
- Will be required to respond to emergency off-hour calls.
- Assists Animal Control Officer in emergency calls as needed.
- Socializes with animals when deemed appropriate by Animal Control Officer or Assistant Animal Control Officer.
- Judges temperament and disposition of animals. Reports temperament to Assistants and Director.
- Provides customer service to the public and/or other agencies or organizations in dispatching duties related to animal intake or adoption.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school; and 3 months to 1 year experience in caring for animals or in animal protection work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Some knowledge of procedures for handling animals in a safe and humane manner.
- Ability to learn symptoms of animal illnesses.
- Ability to administer medicines as directed by the Veterinarian.
- Ability to administer first aid.
- Ability to keep accurate records and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and with the public.
- Ability to maintain the building and grounds.
- Some knowledge of how to make minor repairs to building, equipment and facilities.
- Must be able to respond to emergency off-hour calls on a rotating basis.
- Some computer literacy and ability to learn systems used within the facility.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid Connecticut Drivers License at time of application and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work various shifts and a varied schedule to support the Animal Shelter 24-7 operations.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund, "Tested" position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 128, UPSEU.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 9% of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date, or your application submission may be rated and scored.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.Conclusion
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