Office Assistant - Animal Services

Position: Office Assistant 2 - Animal Services
About the Position This position is based in the Animal Services administrative office within the Public Works Customer Service Center and plays a vital role in supporting both the public and Animal Services operations. As a member of a small, collaborative team, you'll provide exceptional customer service to community members while delivering administrative support that helps keep the program running smoothly.

Responsibilities include processing animal licenses, maintaining case records, tracking and analyzing case outcome data, assisting customers with licensing and citation inquiries, providing dispatch coverage as needed, and supporting a variety of daily operational functions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where excellent customer service, teamwork, and accuracy are essential. About the Division The General Services Division is comprised of Fleet Services and Animal Services.

Fleet Services is responsible for providing a modern, well-equipped vehicle and equipment fleet that is maintained and utilized at the lowest reasonable cost while minimizing environmental impacts. Fleet and General Services Fund is associated with procurement, maintenance, operation, and replacement of fleet assets and are charged directly to the user department through rental rates. Fleet Services provide vehicles, equipment, maintenance services and fuel to County departments and several Federal, State and local partner agencies.

Animal services seeks to ensure public and animal health, safety, and quality of life within the community and works to bring about and to maintain an environment in which people and animals can live harmoniously.

Schedule:

Monday/Tuesday/Friday (6.5-hour shifts) 9:00am – 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch.
* Subject to change seasonally depending on summer Officer patrols, fire seasons, and recognized holidays.
* This is an AFSCME represented position
* * This position is budgeted for a maximum of 1,040 hours during the fiscal year.
* Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Two years of responsible clerical and office assistance experience An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Preferred Experience s:
Experience in the following programs are preferred:
Microsoft Suite (including Teams, Excel), Adobe Pro. Program use desired: RLID, GIS, Pet Track, and Qless. Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Office Assistant 1/2 Selection Process Equal Employment Opportunity Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. Strategic Plan In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors:
Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions. The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities.

We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play. Veteran Preference Information