Stable Attendant

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Stable Attendant at Tradewinds Park and Stables.

General Description

Performs maintenance work and riding instruction at a rental horse stable and farm animal exhibit at a county regional park.

Work involves participating in the routine care and maintenance of horses and farm animals including grooming animals, medication and treatment of injuries and illnesses, maintaining stalls, pastures, and fences, upkeep of farm animal exhibit area and security of animals. Leads group trail rides and / or conducts group riding lessons, handling rental of trail horses and pony rides, and educating the general public about animals and horses.

Works under close or general supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires six (6) months maintenance and operation of horse stables / farms or closely related experience including six (6) months experience instructing beginning riders.

Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Florida E Class Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists with riding instruction, training horses, camps and leading trail rides for the public.

Performs maintenance work in a rental horse stable and farm animal exhibit area; maintains interior and exterior and related areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Assists in the routine care and maintenance of horses and farm animals including routine health care, administration of medication and treatment of injuries and illnesses as directed; maintains health records of horses and livestock animals.

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of tack and related equipment.

Assists in managing a rental horse stable and livestock animal exhibit area.

Assists with the implementation of various programs and procedures, to include, but not limited to farm and animal science programs provided to the general public.

May be required to collect payments from patrons / school groups related to educational farm field trips.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.For the safety and wellbeing of our horses, as well as our patrons and staff, we have a weight limit of 225 pounds for the rider.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 25 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and over 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals / wildlife.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Maintains an open, friendly, and accepting demeanor when interacting with others; starts conversations and builds rapport; listens attentively and responds non-defensively when given advice, instruction, or critical feedback.

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.

County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities Note : During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual / vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.