Animal Control Officer Supervisor - 2023

Category
Animal Services
Description
GENERAL 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Enforces strict adherence to safety regulations and safe work practices, particularly in handling animals and the operation of vehicles.
4. 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.
5. Supervises and participates in animal cruelty investigations.
6. Assist in developing and monitoring Animal Services' five (5) year plan, budget, activity, goals, and objectives and monitoring progress to ensure compliance.
7. Assist in coordinating with humane rescue organizations and veterinarians to increase positive outcomes for domestic animals and livestock.
8. Performs various research activities, develops and completes all related reports.
9. Use department software systems and other data sets to review customer needs and trends to recommend improvements.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Face tattoos (from ear to ear and hairline of the forehead to the bottom of the chin) are prohibited.
13. 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.)
Position Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State and County Animal Control ordinances, regulations, animal care procedures, and policies of the Division and Board of County Commissioners.
• Knowledge of chemical capture, trapping, snaring, handling, transporting, and caring for animals and sufficient knowledge to distinguish between various breeds of animals for proper identification.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal diseases sufficient to recognize normal and abnormal behavior in domestic and wild animals.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work alone or with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the public, co-workers, members of law enforcement, elected and appointed officials, and members of a diverse cultural background.
• Ability to deal with, educate the public, and enforce laws impartially, firmly, and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain sanitary conditions of kennels, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to interpret or use various instructions, legal or public rights terminology and language, animal behavior, and animal diseases.
• Ability to offer accurate testimony in court proceedings, civil actions, and before hearing officers.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using machinery and equipment.
• Ability to deal with people and animals under stress.
• Ability to respond on scene to after-hours and weekend calls within sixty (60) minutes.
• Experience operating a pickup truck and trailer towing and maneuvering.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Science, Business Management, Biological Science, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years experience as an Animal Control Officer.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver's License of the correct class for the vehicle driven and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
• Must possess and maintain certification as a Certified Animal Control Officer in the State of Florida.
• Must possess and maintain certification as an Euthanasia Technician or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment.
• national Incident Management System (NIMS) training related to animals and livestock preferred.
• Must possess and maintain certification for Chemical Immobilization or obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain certification for Bite Stick, or obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain certification for Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray or obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction) for night driving/working
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Heavy lifting and carrying (over 50 pounds)
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform job requirements
  • • • Walking
      • Running
      • Jumping
      • Pushing
      • Pulling
      • Standing
      • Kneeling
      • Bending
      • Stooping
      • Crawling
      • Climbing
      • Must be able to drive and maneuver a truck towing a livestock or horse trailer

VACCINATIONS:

• Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
• Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
• Pre-exposure Rabies within sixty (60) days of employment
• Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions with noise and dust;
• Works on uneven, slippery surfaces and heights;
• Works with animals, including flea/tick-infested areas, dead and diseased animals;
• Works with moving objects and vehicles;
• Works in stressful situations.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
FLSA Non - Exempt Status
Revised 10/01/2023
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary Range
$22.39 - $32.01 Commensurate with licenses and experience. Benefits Package.
Closing Date
12/05/2023
Position
Animal Control Officer Supervisor - 2022
Division
Animal Services
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Open Date
11/20/2023
Location
Animal Services
Flyer
None Specified
This position is currently accepting applications.