Senior Animal Services Representative-26570506
County of San DiegoAbout the role
Posting number: 26570506
Department: Animal Services
Division: Animal Services Admin
Job classification: SENIOR ANIMAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Public Safety, Animal Services
Summary
The County of San Diego Invites Your Interest in an Excellent Career Opportunity!
Interviews are anticipated to occur the week of August 31, 2026. Job offers to selected candidates, will be made shortly after!
Future Salary Increases
** June 25, 2027 – 3.30% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + .30% Market Increase)
There is an available opportunity for a Senior Animal Services Representative located in Carlsbad,
it's an on-site position, no hybrid or telecommuting.
Work schedule will consist of two consecutive days off, one of which is a weekend day (work Saturday or Sunday). The work hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as this list may also be used for future vacancies.
A Senior Animal Services Representative performs specialized clerical and customer service duties at an animal shelter and assists the public in obtaining information regarding animal control laws, regulations, licensing rabies control, animal adoptions, and other shelter services provided by the Department of Animal Services.The Department of Animal Services (DAS) is an animal services organization known for its transparency and effectively promoting the humane and responsible care of companion animals, reducing the euthanasia of sheltered animals, and responding to the needs of the community. DAS serves the unincorporated area of San Diego County at its shelters in Carlsbad and Bonita.
UPCOMING: A new state-of-the-art animal shelter in Santee serving the East and South Counties. It will provide a safe environment for animals and the public. Landscape enhancements will be made along the Riverview Parkway front, including a secured and open courtyard, an outdoor livestock area, activity yards, a secured staff parking lot, and a public parking lot.
For more information about the Department of Animal Services, please visit their website at www.sddac.com.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications:
1) Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Animal Services Representative with the County of San Diego;
OR,
2) Three (3) years of full-time experience working in a high volume customer service environment equivalent to an Office Assistant with the County of San Diego's Department of Animal Services, one (1) year of which must have been performing at a lead level of responsibility.
The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the Senior Animal Services Representative job classification page.
Blind Applicant Screening:
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