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Form of workGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs specialized work involving the supervision of all aspects of Animal Services Field operations. Under the direction of the Animal Services Manager, assists in planning and implementing an approved animal services program. Responsible for enforcement of laws governing the care and keeping of domestic animals and livestock to maintain public safety and welfare.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Supervises and monitors the daily operations of Animal Services field staff. Monitors scheduling, procedures, and quality control for Animal Services activities. Prepares performance evaluations for Animal Services staff and provides field training of Animal Control Officers.
Performs duties as required to control emergencies related to Animal Control ordinances and statutes. Prepares staff schedules to ensure regular 24-hour/day, 7-days/week, 365-days/year on-call rotation, and ensure a response time within sixty (60) minutes of dispatch. Enforces strict adherence to safety regulations and safe work practices, particularly in handling animals and the operation of vehicles.
Investigates complaints and violations, ensures action is taken to comply with laws and ordinances. Maintains records and ensures accurate reporting of all Animal Control activities. Supervises and participates in animal cruelty investigations.
Assist in developing and monitoring Animal Services' five (5) year plan, budget, activity, goals, and objectives and monitoring progress to ensure compliance. Assist in coordinating with humane rescue organizations and veterinarians to increase positive outcomes for domestic animals and livestock. Performs various research activities, develops and completes all related reports.
Use department software systems and other data sets to review customer needs and trends to recommend improvements. In case of an emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position is required to respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor. Employees hired on or after February 1, 2016, must be a tobacco-free person, both on and off the job, for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application and maintain the same tobacco-free status throughout the term of employment.
Face tattoos (from ear to ear and hairline of the forehead to the bottom of the chin) are prohibited. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county's offices or work facilities. Performs related duties 24 hours a day as required to control emergencies related to Animal Control ordinances and statutes, providing management assistance as needed.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
