Seasonal Wildlife Rescue Technician

Division: Animal Rescue & Control
Reports to: Director, Animal Rescue & Control
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/Full-Time

Salary: $22.66/hour

Facilitate and respond to reports of wild animals (songbirds, seabirds, waterfowl, raptors, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians) in distress , in a wide variety of situations, using safe animal handling and transport techniques, safe driving practices, while providing good customer service, along with the ability to communicate in both written and verbal forms.

include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Provide humane care for all animals, wild and domestic, both in the field and in the Society's care.
• Responds to reports of sick, injured, deceased, or abandoned wildlife in a PHS/SPCA vehicle using safe driving practices.
• Operate a two-way radio and other communication technology in a concise and professional manner.
• Rescue and/or relocate wild animals in distress in a safe and humane manner, often using specialized equipment. May be called upon to assist Animal Control Officers or may call Animal Control Officers to assist on technical or complex rescues or for transporting wild animals that have been impounded.
• Maintain the PHS/SPCA vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, stocked with the necessary equipment. Maintain vehicle and equipment in good working order and report damage to vehicle or equipment.
• Assist in the euthanasia of wild animals as necessary.
• Maintain daily work records on appropriate forms.
• Answer questions and advise the public regarding wild animal issues, quarantines, and other animal laws and related issues.
• Assist other departments as assigned.
• May be required to locate, quarantine, and observe animals for symptoms of rabies, and prepare and generate animal bite reports as necessary.
• Responsible for properly assessing each wild animal situation they respond to and handle everything from small songbirds to larger mammals and raptors in the proper manner, whether it involves education, rescue, or transport, or any combination of those or other skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for all animals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
• Must also have a flexible schedule and available to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local wildlife including their natural environment and behaviors throughout the year, including ability to correctly identify a wide variety of wild animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and others, to ensure proper and safe handling.
• Able to effectively work in a fast paced and high-pressured environment and remain calm under stressful circumstances.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently.
• Able to work well in a team environment and have a professional demeanor.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) ; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college with a background in biology or a related animal science is desirable.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members of the public, volunteers, and other employees of the organization. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems…