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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Animal Care Attendant, grade G13, in the Animal Services Division.

About The Position

This is an entry-level animal attendant position that maintains and thoroughly cleans kennels, cages, and other common areas at the animal services facility using approved procedures and techniques, which would working include but are not limited to: removing waste, power washing kennels, mopping/scrubbing and disinfecting areas where animals are kept, fed, watered and generally cared for. Prepares food, feeds, provides water, and sanitizes litter boxes and feeding equipment. Gathers and launders soiled pet bedding and replace it with clean pet bedding . This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

About The Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work

House animals safely and humanely in order to protect the animals, self, and others.
Examine animals to determine their sex, species, size, and age.
Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries, and unusual physical and behavioral conditions.
Isolate animals as necessary.
Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at the facility and administers routine vaccinations.
Assist veterinarians with wellness checks on animals.
Socialize and exercises shelter animals on a daily basis.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Animal Care Attendant experience

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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Animal Care Attendant