Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

An employee of the city, required to perform all the commonly understood duties of an Animal Control Supervisor.  The position is more specifically defined as a fulltime exempt employee enforcing local ordinances and/or Texas Department of Health Rules, under the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Veterinary Public Health, Animal Shelter Rules Section 169.62.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, coordinates, and supervises the Animal Control staff and incorporates a team approach to code enforcement and investigation procedures.  Directs operations of the City Animal Shelter; assist in cleaning and maintaining the shelter; will remain at the shelter for receiving and releasing animals and is responsible for all paperwork associated with pet adoptions.
• Supervises and directs operations at the City Animal Shelter; will assist in cleaning and maintaining the shelter; will remain at the shelter for receiving and releasing animals.
• This position attends after-hours Council meetings to present Animal Control information and respond to questions. 
• Testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
• Responsible for all funds taken in at the shelter and maintaining records for budget purposes; for making decisions regarding the fate of any animal picked up or any animal impounded at the shelter. 
• Will supervise the euthanasia of animals; may be required to make after hours’ calls regarding pickup of injured and sick animals or dog bite cases; will report to Chief of Police as immediate supervisor.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other work duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL WORK HABIT:

• Regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment.
• Must be able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and all holidays as well as respond to off-hour calls.  (Occasional)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
     KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of City ordinances related to Animal Control

MINIMUM REQUIRES FOR EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• Valid TX Driver’s License or available alternative means of transportation.
• Experience: 1-year experience as Assistant Animal Control Officer
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation
• Ability to attain the Incident Command System (ICS) 100,200,300,400,700, and 800