Kennel Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 12209
Department: Public Health Services
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Closing Date: 5/13/2024 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Position Description
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Under the direction of the Veterinarian Public Health Associate Director, the Kennel Manager is involved in planning, organizing and evaluating activities to meet the objectives of HCPH Veterinary Public Health. The Kennel Manager provides leadership, organizes and directs kennel operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Associate Director to plan for the long and short term needs of the shelter. Submits budget proposals and purchase requests as necessary. Responsible for developing plans to achieve annual goals determined by the administrative staff team.
  
• Responsible for maintaining kennel sanitation and cleanliness standards in accordance with recommendations from Texas Department of State Health Services.
  
• Ensures that euthanasia is performed in a humane and safe manner. Ensures that all staff are trained, and certified if necessary, according to state laws. Will be required to perform humane euthanasia of animals at times.
  
• Responsible for kennel equipment maintenance, supply inventory and coordinates with Harris County FPM for building repairs and maintenance. Advises supervisor when contract janitorial and lawn care services are not meeting standards
  
• Interviews and is responsible for training new employees. Oversees scheduling, provides scheduled performance appraisals and provides counseling as needed to kennel staff.
  
• Coordinates with veterinary staff to ensure the health of all animals and when any shows symptoms of disease.
  
• Responsible for compiling daily and weekly kennel reports including kennel count, kennel inventory and euthanasia reports.
  
• Responsible for daily observation of animals in quarantine, maintenance of Rabies Logbook and Head to Lab Reports.
  
• Responsible for the daily cleaning procedures, as well as the feeding, watering and care of all animals in the shelter. Ensures that sick and/or injured animals are separated from healthy ones. Will be required to assist in the daily cleaning procedures, as well as the feeding, watering and care of the animals when necessary. Assist with picking up supplies as needed using a County Vehicle.
  
• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:

• High School or equivalent

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in an animal shelter/animal care setting
  
• At least one (1) year of experience working with aggressive and/or frightened animals

Licensure:

• Successful completion of the Department of State Health Services' euthanasia certification course by the 120th day of initial employment; certification must be maintained as required by Texas law.
  
• Valid Texas Driver's License (must be obtained before the start date)

Core Competencies

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
  
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
  
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
  
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
  
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
  
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
  
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
  
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
  
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

Leading Change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
  
• Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
  
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
  
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
  
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

Leading People

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
  
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
  
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
  
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
  
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

Building Coalitions

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
  
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
  
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
  
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
• Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
  
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
  
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Location:

• Harris County Pets: 612 Canino Road, 77076

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both kennel and professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Required field work and travel relative to field supervision and special projects.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Will require long periods of time standing and able to bend for cleaning cages.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Have you completed the Department of State Health Services' euthanasia certification course?

• Yes, I have completed the Department of State Health Services' euthanasia certification course.
• No, I have not completed the Department of State Health Services' euthanasia certification course, but, I understand that I must complete it by the 120th day of initial employment.
• No, I have not completed the Department of State Health Services' euthanasia certification course, and I cannot complete it by the 120th day of initial employment.

03
Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience in an animal shelter/animal care setting?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04
Please provide details about your supervisory experience in an animal shelter/animal care setting.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.)
05
Which of the following best describes your experience working with aggressive and/or frightened animals?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more
• I do not have this experience

06
Please provide details about your experience working with aggressive and/or frightened animals.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.)
07
This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I'm not interested

Required Question