Animal Services Division Manager

SALARY:

$75,084.67 - $141,927.55

NATURE OF WORK

Grade:

BOCC-BCO-3

Job Class:

1.1 - Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America), Tier 1 - Normal duties would include preparation for, response to, and recovery from a disaster Not excused from work during a disaster Most likely called in to work prior to onset, will report when summoned or no less than 18 hours before onset of TS force winds Provided with food, water, shelter VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PLAN (Tier Status)

Worker Comp Code:

8831 - Hospital-Veterinary & Drivers (United States of America)

EEO Classification:

1.1 - Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)

JOB TYPE:

Employee

NATURE OF JOB:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directsdailyoperationsfor all areas within Animal Services, including: field services, shelter intake, cruelty cases, rabies control and quarantine, licensing/permitting, and lost & found, fosters, rescues, community outreach, and volunteers.
• Plans, organizes and directs the work of staff responsible for enforcement, housing of animals, maintenance of shelter, technical and laboratory duties, and related program development.
• Oversees and manages the activities of division staff, including determining work procedures and schedules, issuing instructions and assigning duties, reviewing work, recommending personnel actions, conducting performance reviews, and conducting departmental training and orientation.
• Researches and applies for available grants opportunities to assist with the operation of Animal Services.
• Administers community outreach, promotional events, and volunteer programs to drive adoptions and promote humane education in an effort to increase release rates; as well as reduce intake rates of animals.
• Develops relationships with local sponsors, rescue organizations, and foster programs in order to get animals out of the stressful shelter environments and into temporary homes.
• Represents Animal Services Division at public functions, prepares and conducts presentations.
• OverseescompliancewithFlorida’srequirementsforcounty employedanimal servicesofficers.
• Establishesproceduresforlawfulimpoundment,evidencepreservation,hearings,ownernotification, appeals,courttestimony,andfinaldispositionofanimals.
• CoordinateswiththeSheriff’sOffice,municipalpolicedepartments,theStateAttorney,courts,public health,emergencymanagement,veterinarians,andotheragenciesoncriminalcruelty,dangerous animal,bite,rabies,andemergencycases.
• Overseesshelterhealth,sanitation,biosecurity,diseaseprevention,humanehousing,population management,veterinarycare,controlledsubstances,euthanasia,andworkplacesafety.
• Maintainsappropriateveterinaryoversightandensuresthatrabiesvaccinationandrelated recordsarehandledinaccordancewithFloridarequirements.
• Respondstomediainquiriesandsensitivepublicconcerns;servesastheCounty’sprincipal spokespersononanimal-servicesmatters,whendesignated.
• Leadsanimal services planning for hurricanes, evacuations, sheltering, continuity of operations, andotheremergencies.
• Promotesequitable,professional,andcustomer-focusedservicethroughouttheCounty.
• Investigatescomplaintsinvolvingdepartmentoperationsandtakescorrectiveactionwhenappropriate.
• Ensurescompliancewithpublic records,personnel,procurement,safety,accessibility,andrisk-managementrequirements.
• Prepares, submits, and monitors the Animal Services budget to the General Services Director for review and inclusion in the departmental budget.
• Serves as EOC point of contact for animal issues during community wide emergencies and performs related work as required.
• Assists customers in locating lost pets, checking on stray animals, selecting animals for adoption and facilitates educational tours for interested groups while explaining applicable animal control laws, ordinances, and responsible pet ownership.
• Inspects related vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in proper and safe working order.
• Oversees euthanization, sick, injured, and unwanted animals of a variety of sizes and breeds, in accordance with regulations and standard veterinary procedures.
• The employer may add to or change duties at any time and as determined by the County and its leaders to best ensure that the public is served through the work of the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, animal science, veterinary technology, public health, nonprofit management, or closely related field; AND
• Ten (10)