Temporary Animal Services Representative

Under supervision, performs specialized clerical and customer service duties in the Department of Animal Services; assists the public in obtaining information regarding animal licensing rabies control, clinic programs, animal adoptions, animal control regulations, and other services provided by the Department; and performs other related duties as required.



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*Positions available in Jurupa Valley, Coachella, and San Jacinto.

The Animal Services Representative is a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisor or manager level class.

Incumbents in this class perform assignments that require extensive knowledge of department programs and services.

The Animal Services Representative is characterized by the responsibility for providing a variety of specialized clerical services for the Department of Animal Services.

Areas of assignment may include, but are not limited to, animal licensing, front counter operations, clinic programs, or phone center operations.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity.

The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve.

The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap• Perform clerical work requiring specialized knowledge of Animal Services programs and services; prepare and process materials/forms which require a thorough familiarity with department policies, procedures, terminology and applicable laws.

• Provide excellent customer service to the public or interdepartmental representatives; answer questions regarding a variety of animal services programs or services including questions on adoptions, vaccination clinics, animal service fees, or licensing.

• Review a variety of reports, forms, transactions, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable ordinances; answer questions involving technical data, laws, policies, or procedures; process animal service fees using the Chameleon system.

• Compile a variety of narrative and statistical reports, which requires locating sources of information, devising forms to secure the data, and determining proper format for finished reports.

• Design or revise office forms; maintain complex filing systems for keeping track of animal licensing information, pet adoptions, clinic services, or other animal service transactions.

• Reply to routine questions regarding specialized animal services and programs offer...