Animal Control Kennel Assistant

Animal Control Kennel Assistant

Salary

$44,865.60 Annually

Location

PW Maintenance Shops, 3555 NE 2nd Street Renton, WA, WA

Job Type

Supplemental

Job Number

26-00088

Department

Police - Patrol Services

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

The City of Renton is seeking a dedicated and dependable Animal Control Kennel Assistant to support the Police Department's Patrol Services Division. This position performs a variety of physically demanding and customer-focused animal care and control duties, including animal handling, transportation, kennel operations, and recordkeeping. Working independently and collaboratively with team members, the Animal Control Assistant plays an important role in protecting public safety, promoting animal welfare, and delivering responsive service to the community.

• This position is expected to last one year and is scheduled Monday through Thursday at 6.5 hours per day, totaling 26 hours per week
• Clean and sanitize kennels.
• Feed and water animals.
• Transport animals.
• Work with groups to transfer custody of animals.
• Remove deceased animals from roads, private property, and other locations.
• Safely handle aggressive, sick, injured, or diseased animals.
• Quarantine animals for observation according to established guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of files, records, and reports regarding animal bites, quarantines, investigations, and daily statistics
• Transport dead animals from the City veterinarian and other locations for rendering; assist in maintaining kennel as assigned.
• Safely operate and maintain an animal control vehicle; utilize a variety of animal control devices and equipment including leash, muzzle, traps, radio
• Operate a computer for documentation.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a week-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essentials functions of this classification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Lawful permanent resident or United States Citizen.
• Successful passing of a required background check, including:
• Personal background investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Drug-screening test

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one's own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment
• Communicate with City employees and residents
• Lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds (occasionally or regularly).
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (and indoors in an office environment occasionally).

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

Please consider visiting the City of Rentons Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact ajamilova@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

This position accrues sick leave, but is not eligible for the Citys benefit programs.

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Please explain why you are interested in applying for this position with the City of Renton.

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Do you have a valid Washington State drivers license?

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• No

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If you answered No to having a valid driver license, please explain. If you checked Yes please put N/A.

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This position is expected to last one year and is scheduled Monday through Thursday at 6.5 hours per day, totaling 26 hours per week. Are you able and willing to work this duration and schedule?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires a lawful permanent resident or United States Citizen. Are you meeting this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience performing the essential duties and responsibilities associated with this position? If yes, please briefly describe your relevant experience and how it demonstrates your ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Pease make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

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• No

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Employer City of Renton

Address 1055 South Grady Way

Renton, Washington, 98057

Phone 425-566-0828

Website http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs