Animal Care/Control Resource Supervisor - Davis County Government

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Animal Care/Control Resource Supervisorin Fruit Heights, Utah. This exciting management position reports to the Animal Care Director and has management responsibility over field operations and dispatch. In addition, this position drafts policy, develops program goals and objectives, manages and supports staff, monitors the division's budget and directs day-to-day activities.

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Pay Range and Benefits:

$24.49 - $31.15/hr

*Salary based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our collaborative and service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Graduation from high school plus four (4) years of increasingly responsible animal control experience or a closely related field, one (1) year of which must have included supervisory experience; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Post high school education in animal or veterinary science, or business management may be substituted for some of the required work experience.

Preference for candidates that have experience in training, scheduling and developing new programs and initiatives. Knowledge of report writing, analyzing statistics, developing policies and procedures, animal behavior, training and handling.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong combination of leadership, technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to positively interact with the public and provide education and manage disputes diplomatically. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to effectively manage and motivate diverse teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative and can drive an idea forward resulting in positive change.

Day to Day Duties

• Assigns and directs daily activities including investigation of complaints and biting animals, patrol, enforcement of state and local laws regarding animal control, quarantine, euthanasia and disposal of animals, directly and through staff supervisors.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of payroll, including reviewing timecards, approving time off requests and verifying hours worked.
• Provides public education regarding needs for laws pertaining to animals; builds positive public relations regarding the need for responsible pet ownership.
• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding animal control; ensures safe working practices.
• Creates and conducts training and growth opportunities related to best practices, safe animal handling, customer service, animal husbandry, disease prevention, and other items related to working within a municipal animal service.
• Participates in a wide variety of management level activities, including personnel hiring and management, budget and fiscal responsibility, employee safety and facilities management.
• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures and analysis of new legislation.
• Acts as a liaison with public and private agencies and provides information on departmental activities.
• Acts as Incident Commander or a support position in a disaster or emergency situation, as needed, including adjusting emergency response and shelter evacuation plans, isolation and disease outbreak, and staff preparation and training.
• Develops and implements community outreach programs that honor the human-animal bond and encourage responsible pet ownership through community events, schools, and town halls.
• Works with local animal and human support agencies to coordinate efforts and meet community needs.
• Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records. Performs computer input and retrieval functions to prepare and maintain records and reports including but not limited to: the number of animals impounded and disposition of each.

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CLOSES: September 26, 2024

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