Pet License Canvasser

Are you someone who takes great interest in the health and wellbeing of animals and can also work considerately and effectively with their human owners?  Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking short term temporary dynamic Pet License Canvassers. Selected candidates will serve through October 2018 and work an estimated 14 hours per week.  Sales of pet licenses helps lost pets reunite with their families and support King County's Regional Animal Services programs to care for and shelter animals.

The RASKC team provides pet shelter and field services to 24 cities and all of unincorporated King County. Their services include pet adoption, responding to animal assistance calls in the field, pet licensing and much more. Please join the RASKC team and help us fulfill our mission of ensuring the humane treatment of animals and the protection of the health and safety of the public.
 
Records and Licensing Services' guiding principles and core values govern our roles and responsibilities as employees. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values of; Collaboration, Service-Oriented, Results-Focused, Accountability, Innovation, Fair, Just, and Professional. 
 
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to:
 

• Educate the public on the importance, benefits and law requirements of a pet license;
• Issue citizens free temporary pet licenses;
• Complete reports of daily activities.

 
We are looking for candidates who:
 

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, while being outgoing, energetic, professional and courteous in your communication style;
• Work independently and be self-motivated and hardworking;
• Communicate with a diverse audience;
• Are tech savvy and willing to master new tools and ideas;
• Have successful sales experience;
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in their work;
• Can work outside all day, sometimes walking up to 7 miles per-day;
• Can report to work in rural areas of King County, have reliable transportation throughout their shifts and be available July through October.

 
Supplemental Information:

• These are short term temporary, part time positions.  The typical work schedule is Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break and Sunday 1 to 7:30 p.m. with a 1/2-hour lunch break.  Schedules may also include week nights 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• This position represented by the Teamsters, Local 117-Administrative union and is covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• By contract, this position will participate in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust (WCTPT) contributions. .50 cents per hour will be deducted from members' hourly rate.
• A uniform – shirt, seasonal jacket, hat, etc. are provided for wear during shift.
• You must have the ability to obtain a Washington State driver's license.

 
Are you ready to apply?

The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter addressing why you want to work for RASKC.

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, HR Analyst, by e-mail at jirwin@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-0601.

King County is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and we encourage people of color, women, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.