Temporary Public Health Educator I, Austin Animal Services (Pet Placement)

About This Position

This position acts as a support position to the Community Cat Coordinator and reports to the Program Manager. They will help with oversight of volunteer operations for the Community Cat program, help with Spay-Neuter-Return (SNR)/Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) placement pathways, help with coordinating collaboration with community partners for SNR/TNR operations, and will be responsible for admin tasks.

Job Description:

Under general supervision, assess health education needs of the community and prepare programs for presentation.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Write informational reports.

Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.

Develop and evaluate plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, program activities, etc.

Speak as city representative before public groups.

Conduct needs assessments.

Evaluate programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.

Evaluate needs assessment data to determine course of action i.e. training, new program, etc.

Plan and develop survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use

Develop and conduct public information and education programs.

Design visual presentation materials.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of training methods and techniques.

Knowledge of appropriate community resources for client referral.

Knowledge of epidemiology, infectious diseases and the appropriate treatments.

Knowledge of functions and operations of interrelating departments, divisions and agencies.

Knowledge of applicable regulatory agency requirements.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge of the field of environmental health services.

Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing communicable disease control.

Knowledge of contract language.

Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.

Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.

Skill in effectively communication and dealing with the public.

Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees and the public.

Skill in maintaining records.

Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.

Skill in giving public presentations.

Skill in communicating requirements both orally and in writing.

Skill in self-study and in the completion of assigned training.

​MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to health education, nursing or health related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to health education.

Related experience may substitute for education up to a max of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Appropriate certifications as specified for the assignment.

Notes to Candidate:

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual (Spanish)

Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers while communicating goals & plans to volunteers and community members.

Demonstrated experience managing a large-scale volunteer program, include years of experience.

Animal welfare program development and implementation experience, include years of experience.

Extensive cat handling and care experience in a professional work setting, include years of experience.

Demonstrated experience as an Animal Health Technician, include years of experience.

This position acts as a support position to the Community Cat Coordinator and reports to the Program Manager. They will help with oversight of volunteer operations for the Community Cat program, help with Spay-Neuter-Return (SNR)/Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) placement pathways, help with coordinating collaboration with community partners for SNR/TNR operations, and will be responsible for admin tasks.

• Who Are We?
• Austin Animal Services’ mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets.

We offer outstanding benefits including several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click City of Austin Benefits for more information.

Regarding Your Application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.

Pay Rate: $ 26.13 - $31.09

Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Day-to-day hours may change depending on weekly tasks that would require working an earlier shift.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Animal Services is not a 100% remote operation. This position is considered “essential;” employees may be required to report to work when the City of Austin offices are otherwise closed (bad weather, etc.).

Work Location: Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, Bldg. A, Austin, TX 78702

If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check (CBI) will be conducted.

Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Austin Animal Services’ worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH/AAS worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE: this posting may close any time after 7 days .

• Essential Employee:
• This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply , but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed . All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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