Part Time Animal Shelter Attendant

Hours will be Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon; Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists public to adopt animals in animal shelter and compiles records of impounded animals by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Assists prospective owners in selection of animals for adoption and in preparation of adoption forms.
• Advises new owners of pet examination and neuterization services.
• Maintains list of prospective pet owners and contacts them when desired type of pet is available.
• Reviews shelter records to identify owners of lost pets.
• Assists with receiving cash and processing receipts for tags, impounds, quarantines, and adoptions as needed; maintains cash drawer and receipt book.
• Prepares customer complaints and relays to officers by telephone, radio, pager or verbally.
• Performs work on the computer to include Microsoft Office and shelter software.
• Compiles daily records required by animal shelter describing stray animals found by shelter workers and animals turned in by public.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• 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 customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to both external and internal customers. Ability to understand and exhibit the City of Pearland's Core Beliefs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, other departments, vendors, Veterinarians, and the general public. Ability to operate a PC, standard office equipment, hand radio, copy machine, fax machine, and multi-line phones.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid, Texas Driver's License required.

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