Animal Care Supervisor

Salary: $4,985.57 - $6,059.97 Monthly
Location : Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 24531903
Department:Animal Care Facility
Division:Animal Care Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
Description and Essential Functions
To plan, organize, direct and supervise animal shelter/kennel maintenance and operations within the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility; to receive, impound and care for animals at the Animal Care Facility; to administer vaccines and treatments, euthanize and dispose of animals brought to the Animal Care Facility; to provide assistance to the Animal Care Facility Manager; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Essential Functions
Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in performing animal shelter/kennel maintenance and operations work; train assigned staff and other support staff in work procedures; conduct training of new personnel; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for animal shelter/kennel maintenance and operations; implement policies and procedures; assist in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications; monitor and control expenditures; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; receive, handle and kennel animals of all species including those of unknown temperament, aggressive, sick and injured animals; maintain the shelter and premises in a sanitary condition and good repair; clean kennels and department vehicles as needed; care for and feed impounded animals; assists in the procurement of animal food and supplies; properly identify sex, age and breed of animals in the facility; complete and maintain records; prepare reports as needed; assist in performing medical and behavioral examination of animals including administering medical treatment to shelter animals; assist with surgical preparation for spays and neuters; identify potentially adoptable animals; oversee prospective adopters in pet play area; provide information regarding the animal and its temperament; conduct tours of the facility; evaluate animals daily on euthanasia list; euthanize animals by injection in accordance with established policies and procedures; dispose of diseased and unclaimed animals; assist in conducting rabies clinics; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience working with animals in an Animal Care facility, veterinary hospital or boarding kennel, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience AND education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented with specialized training in Animal Care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles and practices of Animal Care operations; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations; principles of budget monitoring; principles and practices of safety management; pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules; animal breeds, characteristics and diseases; Animal Care, feeding and handling methods and techniques; applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.
Ability to: organize, implement and direct animal shelter/kennel operations and activities; on a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures; interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures; assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; properly handle and care for animals; humanely euthanize animals according to department protocols; dispose of diseased and euthanized animals; clean and disinfect shelter enclosures, cages and other related operational equipment or areas; distinguish between healthy and ill animals; recognize aggressive or frightened animals; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
On a continuous basis walk, stand, bend, crouch or stoop, sit for varying periods of time; use hands and fingers to grasp and use various types of animal restraint and capture equipment and tools; must be able to perform euthanasia on animals; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder. Communicate over a radio, or telephone; hear communications via radio, telephone or in person; respond to inquiries; use a computer keyboard. Must be able to lift with assistance and carry injured or dead animal weighing up to 125 lbs.; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction.
Work is performed in both indoors and outdoors with exposure to varying weather conditions when in the kennel areas. Frequent exposure to loud animal noises, odors, pet dander, diseases and dangerous animals. Daily contact with a variety of domestic and wild animals that can result in exposure to potentially hazardous or volatile situations; may be exposed to cleaning chemicals used daily to disinfect kennel areas along with exposure to animal body fluids in caring for animal needs.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 24531903
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application by 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.
Note: The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review.
ACE Benefit Summary: Click
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The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications.

• I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above.

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EXPERIENCE
Which of the following best describes your full-time/verifiable experience working with animals?

• Five or more years of experience
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience working with animals

03
Please indicate the type(s) of environment where you gained full-time/verifiable experience working with animals. (Check all that apply

• Animal care facility
• Boarding kennel
• Pet groomer
• Pet store
• Veterinary clinic or hospital
• Zoo
• None of the above; experience limited to care of personal pet(s)
• Other

04
If you responded "other" in Question 3, please specify below:
05
Please describe your experience in Animal Care and handling.
Your response must include and FOLLOW the format below. Treat each change in position or employer separately. Provide the following for EACH change in position or employer.
A. Job Title;
B. Employer;
C. Dates of Employment (From - To);
D. Hours worked per week;
E. Type of environment (example: Animal Care facility, veterinary office/hospital, pet store);
F. Describe the duties that support how you gained this experience.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below. "See Resume" response or incomplete information in a narrative format may result in your application being rejected.
06
EDUCATION | TRAINING IN ANIMAL CARE
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• High School / GED

07
Please indicate your major field of study.
08
Do you possess any specialized training in Animal Care?

• Yes
• No

09
If you responded "Yes" to question #8, please describe the specialized training(s) in Animal Care you have completed. Please indicate the title(s) of training and date(s) completed.
10
SUPERVISION
Do you have supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

11
Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience?

• Five or more years of experience
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• No experience in supervision

12
Please describe your experience in supervision. Your response must include and follow the format below:
A. Organization/agency where your gained supervisory experience;
B. Period of employment (From-To);
C. Position title(s) of individuals you supervised;
D. Approximate number of employees supervised;
E. Brief description of supervisory duties performed.
If you do not have experience in supervision, please indicate "no experience."
13
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Please describe your customer service experience. Your response must include and follow the format below:
A. Your employer;
B. Your position title; and
C. Brief description of duties performed.
If you do not have experience, please indicate "no experience" below.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL)
The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following:
1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc.
2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records.

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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