Jefferson Parish
ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT I (6601)
$9.98 Hourly
$20,759.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
6601-20R
Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter 2200
04/06/2018
Continuous
$9.98 Hourly
$20,759.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
6601-20R
Animal Shelter
Animal Shelter 2200
04/06/2018
Continuous
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SHELTER.
*This employment list may also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in the Animal Shelter.Kind of Work
Cares for animals in kennels; cleans kennels, cages, runs, and surrounding area such as walls, windows, and floors; prepares food; feeds and waters animals; drives small pick-up truck for pick-ups and deliveries; administer injections and other medicines to animals as prescribed by the veterinarian; assists euthanasia technician during the euthanasia process; reads and follows veterinary's medical instructions and departmental policies and procedures; and performs related work as required. This position requires rotating shift work, which includes weekends and holidays. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
Animal Care Attendant I level employees must have the ability to obtain, during their course of employment, a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Applicants must be minimum age of 18 years; PLUS, possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Kind of Examination
- (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)NON-COMPETITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Animal Care Attendant I and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO: 6601-20R
DATE: 01/18/08
AMENDED: 11/08/13
RE-OPENED: 04/06/18
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
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(504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
-
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT I (6601) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 2
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- * QUESTION 3
- Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- QUESTION 4
- The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate. If you are claiming any additional educational credits on your application, please submit proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Once obtained, please mail the information to the following address: Attn: Recruitment (Neo-Gov) Jefferson Parish Personnel Department 200 Derbigny St. Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 Failure to submit this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 5
- The minimum hourly rate for this position is $9.97 per hour. Would you accept this position if offered this hourly rate?
- * Required Question