Animal Care Attendant - Behavior Specialist (3370) - Office of City Administrator - ACC

Job Announcement Opening Date: November 26, 2025
Job Announcement Closing Date: December 12, 2025, 11:59pm

Appointment Type:  Temporary Exempt - Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer.  

Compensation: $32.3875-$41.3125 hourly

Job Description:

Under direct supervision from the Behavioral and Training Assistant Supervisor, the 3370 Animal Care Attendant performs the following essential functions; 

* Assists the Behavior and Training (B&T) Assistant Supervisor to ensure the shelter provides the highest quality care for dogs at SFACC.

* Assists in coordinating the internal Pathway Planning of dogs approved for transfer to adoption partner organizations.

* Performs behavior evaluations on dogs at the shelter to determine whether they are suitable for adoption at SFACC.

* Provides enrichment for dogs at the shelter to reduce stress, and helps implement behavior modification plans.

* Conducts play groups with other B&T staff on a weekly basis.

* Responsible for teaching volunteer training classes.

* Provides counseling for adopters before or after adoption, as needed.

* Performs general housekeeping duties, such as laundry, dishwashing and other general duties as they relate to B&T supplies and needs.

* Assists B&T staff and Volunteer Coordinator with promoting active and broad participation by dog volunteers.

* Communicates effectively and professionally with co-workers, management and the public at all times.  Promotes and emulates exemplary customer service.

* Assists staff, volunteers and the public in obtaining information about dog behavior and training. 

* Participates in special shelter projects and events including bi-annual town hall meetings, the annual Pet Pride Day and quarterly staff meetings.

* Performs related duties as assigned.