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JOB LOCATION 15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora,

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15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

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An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

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High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

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One year of animal related experience or customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

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One year of experience working in an animal shelter

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Euthanasia Certification within one year

Knowledge:

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General knowledge of companion animal welfare, breeds and species

Skills:

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Animal handling skills

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Providing friendly customer service

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Excellent interpersonal communication skills

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Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens

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Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

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Ability to complete work without close supervision

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Provide humane care and treatment for a variety of animals

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Perform euthanasia

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Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

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Operate a city vehicle

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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Valid Colorado Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

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When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

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Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time

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Subject to animal bites and scratches

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May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping

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Clear vision to read and interpret notes and other written documents

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Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

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Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard

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Foot/eye coordination for operation of a motor vehicle

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Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

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Works primarily indoors in a shelter setting with exposure to dust, water, noise, animal dander, odors and fumes, but may occasionally work outside assisting at outreach events

Equipment Used:

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Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and shelter Chameleon database

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This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

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This position may require the use of hand tools and equipment common to kennel operations

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.