NEW Animal Services Administrator

$63,682.22 - $90,698.91 annually

Southwest Texas

Neighborhood & Inspection Services

City of Lewisville

Lewisville

Texas

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.  Every two years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required.

Experience: Three (3)years of related experience in animal services operations; Supervisory experience required.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Animal Control Officer State certification required.

Coordinates and directs operations of the animal services division including the animal shelter and field operations.  Directs the investigation and enforcement of animal control ordinances.  Provides coordination for administrative and technical activities. Oversees the in-house sterilization program including the contract veterinarian and veterinarian technician.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, procedures and priorities for the animal control division.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and oversees donations.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Supports staff and police department in the investigation of animal cruelty reports.
• Oversees staff to handle all citizen complaints regarding the animal control division.
• Issues citations, as needed, for violations of animal control ordinances and appears in court as necessary.
• Organizes and maintains shelter records and files.
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures at the shelter.
• Investigates and enforces rabies control.
• Organizes and coordinates special events related to animal shelter.
• Monitors the receipt of all money received at the animal shelter.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Full-Time

Bachelor's

Continuous