Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$20.76 - $25.34 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 21, 2025

The Opportunity:

*only apply for this position once*

OVERVIEW:

This Work Matters!

If you're a passionate animal lover and enjoy working on a team who believes in high quality animal care, helping pets find loving families, and ensuring everyone in our community can access our services, then we want YOU!

Here’s why you want to join Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS)

We're not your average animal shelter. At MCAS, we're all about:

• Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and create a welcoming space for everyone.

• Growth and Opportunity: We want you to thrive! We offer chances to learn, lead, and build a fulfilling career.

• Work-Life Balance: We know animal welfare can be tough, so we support our team and foster a positive environment.

We are currently looking for experienced and self-motivated team players to fill multiple Animal Technician 1 full-time and part-time positions at our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon.

Make a Real Difference: Join Our Animal Care Team!

This isn't just a job – it's a rewarding opportunity to expand your skills and make a significant positive impact on the lives of shelter animals and our community. You'll be directly involved in their care and well-being by:

• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment through cleaning and disinfection of all public and animal areas (indoor and outdoor kennels, cages, runs, holding areas, etc.).

• Providing daily enrichment to our shelter animals, promoting their physical and mental well-being.

• Supporting daily operations by managing laundry and dishes, and ensuring essential supplies are readily available throughout the shelter.

• Making a meaningful connection with the public by assisting in the process of reuniting lost pets with their owners.

• Ensuring efficient operations by preparing and restocking necessary materials on a daily basis.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has work experience handling animals, such as kennel work or animal welfare work.

• Demonstrates the ability to multitask in a fast-moving environment.

• Has a strong work ethic with a commitment to consistency, timeliness and follow-through.

• Enjoys working on a team.

Here’s What We Offer:

• A Dynamic Workplace: No two days are the same! We're always learning and improving.

• Great Benefits: Think retirement benefits , student loan forgiveness programs (if eligible) and employee assistance programs .

• Time Off: Very generous vacation, holidays, and parental leave, plus benefits from Paid Leave Oregon.

• Health and Wellness: Robust health plans, mental health services, gym discounts, and more!

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and continue your education.

Check out all of our awesome benefits !

Who we are:

MCAS has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals. We are the only open door shelter in Portland and the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County. We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page .

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND

• Six (6) months of experience performing physical work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Six (6) months of work experience in dealing directly with the public in a service-oriented position.

• Demonstrated understanding of animal welfare and rescue work, including animal sheltering processes.

• Experience working with volunteers.

• Knowledge of animal behavior and health, and safe animal handling techniques.

• Experience operating computers and office equipment, and performing related clerical duties.

• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position . Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Application Packet:

Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

1. Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

2. Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

3. A Cover Letter (optional): This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note for internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
• A phone screen, oral exam, or supplemental screening may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
• Professional reference checks

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Location : Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060

Schedule: The shelter operates seven (7) days per week. Staff members work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM. The shifts offered right now are:

• Wed-Sat 7:00am - 5:30pm (2 openings for this shift)
• Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:00am - 5:30pm
• Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00am - 5:30pm

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Vlad Mirko

Email:

vlad.mirko@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 3184861

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6062 - Animal Technician 1