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Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Kennel Attendant
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
DIVISION: Community Services Division
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT: KPERS
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 28, 2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Kennel Attendant provides for the humane treatment and care of
animals, mostly domestic,
housed at the Animal Control Shelter.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Kennel Attendant works under the direct supervision of the Animal
Control Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Kennel Attendant works with volunteer workers and monitors their
daily activities. The
Kennel Attendant will report any substandard performance to the Animal
Control Supervisor.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed).
- Takes in animals delivered to the shelter, adopts out animals per City
policy, and releases
impounded animals claimed by owners who have met established
requirements.
- Feed and water sheltered animals.
- Clean and disinfect kennels and outdoor yard area using appropriate
tools and chemicals.
- Performs or assists in the euthanasia process as needed.
- Monitor inventory on hand and request additional supplies as
necessary.
- Perform basic janitorial maintenance and cleaning of the Animal
Control building.
- Perform routine or seasonal grounds maintenance necessary.
- Work effectively with volunteer organizations and volunteers for the
care and adoption of
animals.
- Responsible for maintaining/updating social media sites/pages in
relation to animal control
functions.
- Complete and maintain reports and records required by the City of
Leavenworth and the
State of Kansas.
- Communicate with Animal Control Officers and police dispatch via 2-way
radio to relay
information regarding animal complaints and calls for service.
- Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City
policy. This culture will
minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Oversees the safety of
assigned
operations by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and/or
reporting violations
of safety policies to the supervisor. May perform or assist in accident
investigations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
- May serve on various employee committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have graduated high school or have an equivalent GED certificate.
- Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, a current, valid
state drivers license
at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and
meet insurability
standards under fleet insurance policy.
- Shall be required to keep and maintain a phone where they reside.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Must be able to recognize and enforce violations of municipal
ordinances or state laws
pertaining to animal transfer and adoptions.
- Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law regarding
violations of criminal
law and local ordinance.
- Must be pleasant and professional in appearance and attitude as the
first line of contact with
people visiting the shelter.
- Capable of correct grammatical use of the English language in reports
and other paperwork.
- Capable of speaking English coherently while verbally communicating
face to face and by
way of two way radios.
- Capable of filing and retrieving documents either alphabetically or
numerically.
- Working knowledge of social media sites and posting methods.
- Capable of accurately counting money and providing appropriate change
during business
transactions.
Special Requirements
- No felony convictions .
- Must satisfactorily complete one year of probation in position.
- Must attend and pass a euthanasia certification course paid for by the
City within first year of
employment.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements of position which includes
variable shifts, to include
nights and weekends.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Power and yard equipment such as a push lawnmower, weed trimmer,
high-pressure power
wash
