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Consider working for an organization where all employees are passionate about what they do and truly care about their organization's mission. That's what people find at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Since every staff member has some interaction with the public, we strive to hire enthusiastic people who not only consider themselves animal lovers, but also "people" people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

If interested in any of the positions listed below, follow the instructions specified in the position description. If there are no instructions in the position description, please print our Application for Employment, complete all sections, and return it via email or postal mail, along with a cover letter, to:

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Human Resources
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo CA 94401
19 Fax: 650/685-0678
Email: Human Resources at careers@PHS-SPCA.org

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Last updated: June 26, 2009

Currently open positions are:

• Animal Control Officer
• ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (ACT)

Animal Control Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to Field Services Division and Director of Field Services.   Investigate complaints regarding animal cruelty and take appropriate action to abate the problems.  Prepare a legally accurate and complete complaint to present to the District Attorneys Office.  Professionally testify in court or at other animal related hearings when necessary.  Promote humane attitudes toward care and treatment of animals by education and example.  Answer questions and advise the public regarding animal welfare issues, ordinances, quarantines, adoptions, other animal laws and related issues.

DUTIES
Patrol assigned areas within San Mateo County in a patrol vehicle using safe driving practices.  Pick-up stray animals rescue and/or relocate animals in distress in a safe and humane manner.  Locate, quarantine and observe animals for symptoms of rabies.  Pick-up and remove dead animals.  Assist in euthanasia or euthanize animals as necessary.  Prepare reports and maintain daily work records in appropriate forms.  Operate a 2-way radio in a professional manner.  Maintain the patrol vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, stocked with the necessary equipment.  Maintain vehicle and equipment in good working order.  Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate and at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Must complete an extensive background investigation, including felony check and psychological examination.
• Must successfully complete a course in 832 PC (law enforcement course) within one year of employment as an officer
• Must be able to perform assigned duties as required.
• My have a pleasant personality; good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.
• Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals
• Must show maturity and good judgment; perform the job in a professional manner and work effectively under pressure
• Able to work effectively without close supervision
• Must be able to lift 50lbs from ground to waist
• Keyboard skills and/or computer literate

WORKING CONDITIONS
Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals and impounding the sane safely and humanely possible hostile public; operation of a vehicle under all types of weather/road condition, heavy and fast-paced workload; possible exposure to parasites and infectious disease; strenuous activity; must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby.

COMPENSATION& BENEFITS
Compensation starts at $14.99 with a six month increase.  This position is part of a union and medical, dental, vision, as well as a retirement plan will be provided.

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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (ACT)

**Entry Level Position**

Division: Animal Care

Reports To: Assistant Manager of Animal Care

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

This is a Union position and REQUIRES weekend and evening/swing shift work.

Summary:

Main duties are to maintain the shelter in a clean and sanitary manner and provide all sheltered animals with humane care and attention.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect and maintain various animals quarters and accompanying areas in clean and sanitary condition.
• Feed and observe animals daily as to their health and well being.
• Provide special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment and/or special needs.
• Washing dishes/laundry as needed.
• Complete all tasks as assigned.
• Properly identify all animals and ability to maintain proper paperwork.
• Proper handling of dead animals, which includes decapitation of deceased animals for rabies tests.
• Handle various species/breeds of animals and different temperaments in a humane and safe manner.

Animal Care Technicians will be assigned additional responsibilities after demonstrating competency at entry level. Examples of additional responsibilities are as follows:

• Euthanasia MUST be certified within first six (6) months of employment
• Enhancing the adaptability of shelter animals
• Puppy evaluations
• Receiving animals after hours
• Assist public in redemption of animals
• Micro chipping

Qualifications include High School graduate or equivalent, workable knowledge of proper care for animals or the ability to learn. Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and/or holidays. Highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals. Must be in good health. Ability to work well with the public, volunteers and fellow employees.

MUST be prepared to work irregular hours, overtime, swing shifts, weekends and holidays. Be able to deal with unruly, vicious and dangerous animals humanely. Be able to deal with a hostile public and fast paced workload, which at times can be stressful. Be able to deal with strenuous physical activity and the emotional drain of the job. Exposure to parasites and infectious diseases.

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