Animal Transfer & Outreach Coordinator - SR

Animal Control And Protection Agency

Plans, organizes, and coordinates animal transfer operations; establishes and maintains relations with animal transfer partners; performs community outreach and education; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Animal Control and Protection Agency in Puna. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.

Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Special

Working Conditions:

Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions.

Training and Experience : A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• three (3) years of work experience planning and coordinating projects, of which
• one (1) year shall have been for an animal control agency, animal shelter, veterinary office, or related facility, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Note:

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.) Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.

It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : principles and methodology of program planning and development; research and evaluation methods and techniques; report writing; animal behavior, breed identification, and basic animal health; community organizations and agencies, resources, and services that interact with and have an impact on the department's programs and activities; federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the care, housing, treatment and impounding of animals;

and effective communications techniques, including public information publication techniques and materials preparation. Ability to : plan, organize, coordinate, and implement activities for the development of new or revised programs, policies and procedures; research, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data, reports, and other complex materials, and draft comprehensive reports of findings and conclusions; utilize problem solving techniques in addressing problems, issues, and concerns, and recommend alternative solutions;

understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interpret and apply safety policies and procedures; analyze and solve problems; interpret and explain pertinent federal and state policies and procedures, regulations, etc., to a variety of audiences; prepare and maintain accurate written and computer records; and effectively speak and communicate in public, in front of both large and small audiences.

Physical Requirements :
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping :
Light Benefits of County Employment :
The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation:
  Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:
  Start…