Animal Shelter Aide (Part Time)

Saratoga County • Part-time • Ballston Spa, New York State, United States • USD $21 / hour • 2w ago

Salary Range: $21.32/Hour

Work Location: 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020

Classification: Labor (No Exam Required)

Job Description
This is routine manual labor involving work related to the care, treatment and maintenance of each animal.
Care and treatment begin upon intake and continues throughout each animal’s stay at the Shelter facility.
Although primary duties involve feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, walking, bathing and monitoring the
well-being of dogs, cats and other companion animals, assisting with general inquiries, thru public facing
interaction and by phone, is a routine requirement. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the
Director, Deputy Director, or other designated administrative personnel. Work is performed in accordance
with established policies and procedures. Supervision is not a duty of employees in this position. Incumbents
perform related work as required. NOTE: Hours worked will be discussed/determined at the interview level.

Minimum Qualifications (at least)
None required (Preference may be given to individuals with work experience in caring and dealing with a
variety of animals.)

Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• Assists in the completion of tasks related to the intake, processing monitoring, medical treatment, daily

care, housing, exercising, neutering, adoption redemption or disposition of lost, seized, unwanted, sick
or stray animals at the Shelter facility, following established policies and procedures;

Assists in the cleaning and disinfecting of animal holding areas, bedding, waiting rooms, isolation areas,

office areas, storage areas, and surrounding grounds;

Assists the general public in person and on the phone, answering questions and providing information

about the various programs and procedures at the Animal Shelter;

Prepares food and water for distribution to animals;

Assists in the implementation and coordination of the Shelter’s adoption program, volunteer programs

and other programs;

Assists in the cleaning and grooming of all animals;

Assists in the disposal of sick, unwanted, or non-adoptable animals, using humane procedures;

Assists in maintaining and preparing a variety of reports and records related to the operation of the

Animal Shelter;

Operates a variety of machines related to the Animal Shelter, including a personal computer, as

required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned

to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work
assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Additional Information
• Optional NYS Retirement enrollment

To Apply (via Link Provided)
• Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Resume may not be substituted for application

Fax submissions will not be accepted

Applications will continue to be accepted through the date posted, or until the vacancy has been filled

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise

participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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