Wildlife Transport Specialist

About This Role

This on-site position involves picking up and transporting a variety of wildlife to the Conservation Center from satellite locations and local animal control agencies. The specialist acts as a liaison to partner agencies and ensures humane care and safe transport for all animals. The role suits someone passionate about animal welfare and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Transport within San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties using safe driving practices
• Pick up and deliver wildlife to the Conservation Center
• Provide humane handling and care for all wild animals
• Ensure all animals are safely and adequately confined at the time of transport
• Ensure all available paperwork and background information related to animal intake is collected from intake sites and accompanies the animal to the Conservation Center
• Abide by all traffic laws and use safe driving practices while maintaining a PHS/SPCA vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, stocked with the necessary equipment
• Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner
• Maintain a daily activity report
• Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, volunteers, and representatives from other organizations
• Work quickly and effectively under pressure to deliver animals efficiently to the Conservation Center
• Occasionally assist with wildlife releases
• Provide assistance to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Department as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve the quality of life for animals
• Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff

Requirements

• Must pass a background check upon hire
• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record to be insured with PHS insurance
• Able to multitask and work efficiently and calmly under stressful circumstances
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and have a professional demeanor
• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable transporting a wide variety of wildlife
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge or ability to become proficient with Microsoft Office and computer keyboarding skills and data entry
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds
• Ability to reliably commute to Saratoga
• Regularly required to stand, walk, run, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl