Animal Dispatcher

LTD Global

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Mateo, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Dispatcher manages incoming service requests, coordinates field staff activities, and maintains accurate records for animal welfare operations. They provide essential support to the public and partner agencies while ensuring professional communication and safety in high-stress situations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a detail-oriented Animal Dispatcher with strong communication and multitasking skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, and some related experience is preferred. The ideal candidate can remain calm under pressure and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

About the Organization
A leading nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting animals, inspiring compassion, and strengthening the bond between people and pets. Through sheltering, veterinary services, wildlife rehabilitation, and community outreach, the organization provides vital programs that save lives and create a more humane community.

Position Summary
The Dispatcher plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of Animal Rescue & Control services by managing incoming calls, coordinating service requests, and monitoring field staff activities. This position requires strong communication skills, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and professional under pressure. The Dispatcher provides essential support to staff, the community, and partner agencies while maintaining accurate records and reports. This role must be performed on-site and is represented by Union Local 856.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive, screen, prioritize, and dispatch service requests from the public and partner agencies.
  • Monitor and track the activities and locations of field staff, ensuring safety and support as needed.
  • Deliver excellent customer service by assisting callers and agencies, often in high-stress situations, with professionalism and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepare, proofread, and maintain a variety of reports and documents, including Animal Bite Reports, Public Safety Reports, Dangerous/Vicious Animal case files, and citations.
  • Review and finalize Animal Bite Reports for submission to county officials.
  • Maintain records of county Dangerous Animal Permits, including annual renewals, with accuracy.
  • Compile statistical data and assist management with reporting.
  • Monitor and respond to department emails and voicemails.
  • Operate a two-way radio professionally to coordinate communications.
  • Provide information to the public regarding animal welfare, ordinances, rabies quarantines, and wildlife concerns.
  • Occasionally interact with the public at the shelter, including assisting with Animal Bite Reports.
  • Quickly assess service requests to determine urgency and appropriate department response.
  • Collaborate with other departments and provide assistance as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure smooth operations, positive public relations, and quality service for the community and animals.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Six months to one year of related experience/training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must pass a background check upon hire.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and standby shifts as required.
  • Strong multitasking abilities and effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional, calm, and courteous demeanor with the ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

 

LTD Global

We partner with our clients and empower their success by providing consulting services across HR, accounting and SaaS integration. We leverage cloud technologies to accelerate our partners’ digital transformation and enhance their competitive advantage in the market. Our full suite of business solutions is designed to support each stage of our client’s journey, gradually evolving as their needs grow. WHO WE ARE LTD Global has been serving clients’ needs domestically and internationally since 2003. We specialize in providing support in Accounting, Administrative and Technical areas. We are a fast-growing small business headquartered in Pleasanton. LTD Global is a certified woman-owned business along with being Alameda SLEB certified and a participant in the 8(a) SBA program. We service clients in the Private, Non-Profit and Government sectors. WHAT WE DO LTD Global solves clients problems by providing consulting and services to support accounting, administrative, HR and recruitment, and technical needs. OUR PHILOSOPHY LTD Global is here to help make lives easier for our clients. We value integrity, reliability and trust. We have grown together with our clients that have partnered with us since Day 1. We know that we must adapt to the fast-changing business landscape. LTD Global takes pride in our company by utilizing technology options and tools in the industry that serve our clients best by helping us be more effective in the daily execution of tasks. We value giving back to our community and social-goodwill is a key component of our culture. This is why we support various non-profit organizations by donating our time and resources to help support these causes.
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