ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes, but are not limited to: Feeds, exercises, and cleans animals housed in the County Shelter; Maintains shelter equipment and grounds in a systematic way; Assists in maintaining records of animals impounded or euthanized as to type, breed, sex, date of disposition and location of pick up; Assists the public with choosing a pet for adoption and completes necessary adoption procedures; Administers medications and treatments to animals as necessary; Euthanizes animals as required; Sells County Dog licenses and handles cash; Assists in answering inquiries, processing incoming animals, and solving problems as necessary; Provides educational tours of the Animal Shelter as requested; Assists with opening and closing of shelter including totaling and balancing receipts; Retrieve stray animals in the unincorporated parts of the County; Captures and impounds dangerous animals. QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, county officials and the general public; Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Ability to learn the use of catch poles, humane cages and crates, and like equipment for the safe capture of animals; Ability to learn and interpret animal control ordinances; Basic computer skills with the ability to access programs on PC to perform word processing and spreadsheet applications with basic proficiency; and.