| (9450) MANAGER II - ANIMAL SERVICES |
Job Code: 2035
Pay Grade: 945
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This is highly responsible management and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the County Animal Services Division.
Work involves responsibility for the effective enforcement of the County animal ordinance through the development and management of supporting programs including adoptions; spay neuter clinic(s), foster care, shelter operations, humane education and dangerous dog investigations. Work involves interaction with national, state and local organizations relating to animal law enforcement and animal control programs. Assignments are received in the form of broad policy statements. Work is performed independently with supervision by an administrative superior. Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences, reports and observations of program effectiveness.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Organizes and manages daily activities relating to animal care and the operations of the County's Animal Shelter, public spay/neuter clinic and mobile spay/neuter clinics.
Reviews current divisional activities and programs for effectiveness and implements improvements.
Promotes responsible pet ownership through humane education to reduce the number of complaints and animal related problems.
Enforces the County's animal ordinance.
Coordinate animal control investigations and programs with various law enforcement agencies in the County.
Communicates with the public regarding complaints and problems relating to animals.
Prepares and monitors division budget, revenues and expenses and prepares special reports as required.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with major course work in public or business administration or related field and five (5) years experience in animal care and regulation or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of law/code enforcement principles, procedures and techniques.
Ability to work under pressure and to deal tactfully with diverse individuals and with angry individuals
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Ability to perform research and analyze statistics and other related data.
Ability to interpret codes, ordinances, policies and procedures.
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| Preferences |
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Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree and high-level experience in a large urban animal care organization.
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