Kennel Technician - BC-07

Animal Control And Protection Agency

Independently maintains safe and sanitary facilities for shelter animals and the public; processes and cares for shelter animals; and performs other related duties. There are three (3) immediate vacancies with the Animal Control and Protection Agency:

• One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy in Puna
• One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy in Kailua-Kona
• One (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 01/31/2027 in Kailua-Kona

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:

The Animal Control and Protection Agency is a seven (7) day a week operation. Working hours may include four (4) day/ten (10) hour workdays, weekend, and holiday work as required. Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions.

• Performs daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and kennel areas; maintains clean and organized work environment.
• Humanely and effectively handles and kennels animals; identifies shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling.
• Observes and monitors behavior of animals; distinguishes and reports symptoms of sickness or unusual behavior to appropriate staff.
• May assist the public in identifying a missing pet; assist with the reunification of a pet with their owner.
• Maintains equipment in working condition; reports equipment or supply needs to supervisor.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of incoming animals to be made available for adoption; performs and records health checks in accordance with proper procedures and protocols.
• Treats all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion.
• Assists with taking animals in and out of kennels or cages.
• Cleans and disinfects food and water bowls and other utensils.
• Stocks areas; spot-clean kennels and public areas throughout the day; cleans, folds, and stocks kennel laundry throughout the shelter.
• Immediately notifies appropriate personnel of any major incidents requiring special attention; practices extreme caution in caring for animals; complies with safety regulations.
• Ensures all kennels have identification cards completed and posted.
• Attends and participates in shelter meetings, community and educational presentations, and events.
• May operate a motor vehicle to perform work-related travel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school, and
• One (1) year of experience in the care, feeding and handling of animals in an animal control agency, a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, cat or dog boarding facility or other related facility.

License Requirement:

• 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.)

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…