Kennel Technician I Salary See Position Description Location Mobile County, AL Job Type 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary Job Number #39351-1224 Department Mobile Civil Service Opening Date 12/13/2024 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions General Information This is entry level routine work in the care, monitoring, control, and recordkeeping of animals brought into the animal shelter.Jurisdiction Yearly Salary Mobile County$38,508 - $61,561City of Mobile$34,094 - $54,505 Requirements Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special RequirementsMust possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment and State of Alabama Certified Euthanasia Technician licensure within 90 days of receipt of Euthanasia Certification. Description For details, please see the Class Specifications | KENNEL TECHNICIAN I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com). Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.Adam Bourne, Civil Service DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 02 Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No 03 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary Yes No 04 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade High School or GED 1 year of college 2 years of college Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelors degree Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Masters degree Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree 05 Do you possess a valid drivers license? A valid drivers license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire. Yes No 06 This job requires that you obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment. Are you willing to comply with this requirement? Yes No 07 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have caring for animals, including feeding, watering, and grooming impounded animals and cleaning and disinfecting cages, floors, and walls of kennels. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with sick or injured animals, including administering prescribed medications and examining and evaluating animals physical and behavioral conditions. None 6 months 1 year 1 year and 6 months 2 years 2 years and 6 months 3 years 3 years and 6 months 4 years 4 years and 6 months 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years or more 09 Describe your experience caring for animals in a professional setting. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below. 10 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran. I am not an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran. 11 Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below. 12 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? Yes No Required Question Employer Mobile County Personnel Board Address P.O. Box 66794 1809 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794 Phone 251 470-7727 Website http://www.personnelboard.org