Purpose: |
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Under close supervision, coordinate the feeding and grooming of horses and maintenance of the stable and grounds. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Inspect horses for disease, injury, and ailments, coordinate routine and emergency veterinarian visits, report results to supervisor. Assist veterinarian with routine health care, administering medicine and/or scheduled inoculation to horses. Maintain horses' health records and/or adjust horses' diet when necessary.
- Coordinate and/or notify horse shoe repairman for replacement and/or repair of horses' shoes.
- Unload and stack feed and hay. Feed and water horses considering horses' past food consumption, health, size, and amount of recent activity.
- Wash, groom, exercise, and transport horses to and from destinations.
- Coordinate stable cleanings by Del Valle inmates. Repair stalls, feeders, vehicles and trailers, and turnouts.
- Clean stalls, grounds and all necessary supplies and equipment. Coordinate and dispose of trash and manure.
- Monitor and order supplies and equipment.
- Train personnel in the performance of their job tasks and health care for horses.
- Assist with the training of horses and/or officers.
- Accompany officers to callbacks and/or special events to attend horses when necessary.
- Attend seminars to keep abreast on various techniques and technology in training, grooming, and caring for horses.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. One (1) year experience handling horses and towing large trailers.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
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