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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> 6.Under the direction of management or behaviorist, observe and interact with animals at shelter to assist with behavioral assessments on dogs in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. 7.Oversee, develop and coordinate programs beneficial to the shelter. 8.Create and present presentations as needed. 9.May be required to obtain certification in specialty skills needed to coordinate programs necessary to the shelter. 10.Oversee, train, and direct contracted work crews who provide daily kennel care, feeding and other care for boarded dogs. 11.Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND 2.One (1) year of experience in customer service, basic computer skills, and record keeping; AND 3.One (1) year of experience in an animal-related field such as veterinarian assistant, animal training facility or shelter work; OR 4.Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training relevant to the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. Must possess, at > time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record. Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not > necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Obtain Euthanasia Certification with the State of Oregon, or be able to obtain within 6 months of > employment. This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be > required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. Marion County's Drug and Alcohol Policy can be found at: Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy > KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of: animal behavior and basic animal health; safe and efficient animal handling; paperless record keeping; use of specialized computer software. Some knowledge of: State and County laws, ordinances, local regulations, and policies and procedures governing the control, impoundment, retention, and release of dogs. Skills & abilities to: Safely and compassionately, handle and care for dogs of varying temperaments in stressful situations and environments. Safe and effective use of specialty equipment, along with appropriate maintenance of equipment. Establish and maintain cooperative, respectful, and positive working relationships with internal and external customers; provide customer service in a friendly and effective manner. WORKING CONDITIONS Duties involve exposure to frightened, injured, aggressive, and/or sick dogs. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases. Work is performed both in an office environment, kennels, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, year round. Exert moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting, and carrying. Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. ADOPTED: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/4/2020