Animal Services Manager
Summary
| Title: | Animal Services Manager |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1603 |
| Department: | Animal Services |
| Salary Range: | Starting Salary $73,542.00 |
Description
HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF
AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF
JOB TITLE: ANIMAL SERVICES MANAGER
BUREAU: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
SUPERVISED BY: CAPTAIN OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS
PAY GRADE: 25N CREATED: 11/10/2024
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT REVISED:
BUREAU: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
SUPERVISED BY: CAPTAIN OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS
PAY GRADE: 25N CREATED: 11/10/2024
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT REVISED:
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under the general direction of the Operations Bureau Commander, the Animal Services Manager performs independent administrative and supervisory work to ensure effective operations of the animal shelter and Animal Enforcement. The incumbent is expected to display self-motivation and sound judgment in leading all operational aspects of the Animal Services unit while keeping the Operations Bureau Commander apprised of the operational and performance status of the unit. Shelter staff and Animal Enforcement Officers will be led by direct observation of work, periodic reviews of reports, logs, surveys and employee conferences.
[NOTE]: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees operations of the Animal Services unit, to include compliance with laws, ordinances and licensing for work performed.
- Establish written directives and ensure compliance with those directives.
- Responsible for shelter events and programs promoting the adoption of shelter animals.
- Ensures accurate and thorough record keeping regarding the status and disposition of all animals.
- Oversees personnel management functions, including staffing and retention of Animal
evaluations. Ensures compliance for employee immunization, titters and boosters.Services workforce, staff scheduling and payroll, assesses training needs, and performance - Develops the annual budget and maintains oversite of revenue and expenditure accounts. Responsible for communication of fiscal reporting, purchase requisition approvals, and ensures accurate transaction records for all purchases and cash transactions are properly recorded by staff.
- Oversees the Special Magistrate Program. Reviews case files and data entry for notices to appear and dispositions, as prepared by staff members and attends Special Magistrate hearings, as needed.
- Facilitates staff meetings pertaining to planning and procedures, issues in the workplace, policy changes, personnel issues, etc.
- Oversees adoption process, animal assessments and scoring, and special projects/programs to include Reading with Rufus, Staycation, Social Studies, Freelance Felines, etc.
- Serves as liaison with private veterinarians, professional veterinary organizations, animal/civic organizations, and county officials.
- Responsible for the maintenance of building and grounds, equipment, and vehicles.
- Responsible for handling Animal Services complaints.
- Manages the oversite of inventory (supplies, vaccinations, medications, licenses, microchips, and donations).
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of emergency procedures as it pertains to ESF-17.
- During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of the animal shelter This determination is subject to change, based upon staffing and the operational needs of the agency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Training and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Minimum five years in administration and supervisory experience.
- Valid Florida Driver License which must be maintained throughout employment
B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of animal shelter operations to include care, common illnesses behavior, impoundment procedures, animal handling equipment, animal safety and sanitation procedures
- Ability to coach animal shelter staff and Animal Enforcement Officer to ensure engagement, address performance strength and weakness and maximize personal and career potential.
- Ability to always use sound judgment and maintain emotional stability while dealing with high stress situations. Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor.
- Ability to maintain precise and detailed records of all shelter activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with citizens, coworkers, volunteers, fosters, rescue groups, etc.
- Ability to effectively utilize administration software and agency programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Munis etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing.
- Ability to work in an environment that will contain animals, which may be aggressive and/or diseased. Work environment may contain fleas, ticks, and/or other parasites. Animal euthanasia and storage of deceased animals will occur in this work environment. The animal shelter participates in the local inmate work program and inmates will be on property and always supervised
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
- Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, stretch, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, and climb frequently
- Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction)
- Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Safely operate a motor vehicle
Equal Opportunity Employer
