Animal Control Clerk

Overview

Summary: Responsible for funds, routine office work and dispatching duties at Animal Control Shelter.

• Receives and logs daily calls, dispatches requests for animal control assistance to animal patrol units.
• Handles and routes office walk-in traffic; maintains count of all incoming calls and walk-ins.
• Processes adoption and reclaims requests as needed.
• Maintains kennel records of each animal brought to the shelter.
• Coordinates with Kennel Attendants and places Shelter Pets on websites every week.
• Coordinates with Police Records Division for destruction of Shelter records.
• Responsible for Spay and Neuter Contracts. Fills out and mails certified letters of warnings to citizens that have not complied with the city contract.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of six (6) months experience in a job requiring heavy public contact in a busy office environment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform routine mathematical computations; ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner by telephone and in person when dealing with irate citizens, co-workers, supervisors and the general public; basic computer skills.
• License and certification requirements: None.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

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