JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE: Office Assistant I (Animal Services)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 1995

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To serve as receptionist for the Animal Control Shelter and provide related clerical support.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from the Foreman I (Animal Control Shelter Operations).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Greets visitors and answers the telephone; provides information regarding Animal Control laws, ordinances, and procedures.

 

2.         Receives citizen complaints and requests for services and relays to appropriate Animal Control personnel.

 

3.         Completes forms for adoptions and reclaims; collects fees and issues receipts.

 

4.         Maintains records of the intake and dispositions of all impounded animals which includes a record card on each animal and a daily inventory of animals.

 

5.         Prepares periodic reports on the intake and disposition of animals.

 

6.         Maintains and monitors records of pet licenses issued to veterinarians; issues supply of licenses; receives fees; issues receipts; and prepares bank deposits.

 

7.         Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data.

 

8.         Sorts and distributes incoming mail.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.