Kennel Technician I

General Information

This is entry level routine work in the care, monitoring, control, and recordkeeping of animals brought into the animal shelter.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment and State of Alabama Certified Euthanasia Technician licensure within 90 days of receipt of Euthanasia Certification.

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | KENNEL TECHNICIAN I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

Important Information

• All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page.
• As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected.
• All notifications will be sent by email only.
• Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailer plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Legal Requirements

• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? YesNo
• Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? YesNo
• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary YesNo
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Do you possess a valid driver's license? A valid driver's license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. YesNo
• This job requires that you obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment. Are you willing to comply with this requirement? YesNo
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have caring for animals, including feeding, watering, and grooming impounded animals and cleaning and disinfecting cages, floors, and walls of kennels. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with sick or injured animals, including administering prescribed medications and examining and evaluating animals physical and behavioral conditions. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years or more
• Describe your experience caring for animals in a professional setting. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran.I am not an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? YesNo