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Animal Care Attendant II

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Animal Care Attendant II

Salary

$44,898.00 - $57,550.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25DM175DRA23

Department

Department of Recreation & Human Services

Bureau

Commissioner' Office

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

9/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

This position is responsible for the quality assurance of the day-to-day operations of Animal Services, including ensuring proper animal care, well-being, and customer service responsibilities. This position may assist with the supervision of Animal Care Attendants and other lower-level staff and volunteers. Work is carried out under the general supervision of higher-level staff. Related duties are performed as required.

This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.

A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786 " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

Typical Work Activities

+ Assists with hiring, training, and providing supervision to support Animal Care Attendants and other staff and volunteers as needed;

+ Assists with reunifying lost animals with their owners;

+ Collects data and enters related program metrics and participation into program databases;

+ Runs regular reports to monitor program tasks and impact;

+ Supports all of the shelter operations and animal husbandry, including assisting with medical care and attending administrative meetings;

+ Ensures that customer service standards are met during all client interactions, including in person, on the phone, via email, and on social media;

+ Performs or assists with euthanasia of both in-shelter animals and other animal euthanasia requests;

+ Administers medications and vaccines and performs blood draws as needed;

+ Assists with ordering supplies;

+ Attends required trainings;

+ Observes all safety rules and regulations;

+ Maintains positive relationships with other personnel and customers;

+ May operate a vehicle to transport animals and pick up shelter supplies;

+ Maintains interior and exterior of facility for the safety of employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent; PLUS

Two (2) years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) working at an animal shelter, animal hospital, animal boarding facility, or other similar environment involving the care and handling of animals

Note:

Equivalent verifiable volunteer experience will be accepted in lieu of paid experience if a start date, end date, and hours worked per week are included.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Possession of a valid New York State Class D Operator’s license at time of appointment. This must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

+ A certification to euthanize animals, issued by the New York State Department of Health, must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment. This certification must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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