Animal Control Manager, Enid

Job Title

Animal Control Manager Job Description

Position Reports To:

Police Dept. Supervising Captain Positions Supervised:

Animal Control Officers BLS Comparable:

45-1011.03, Managers of Animal Care Workers Leadership:

Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of personnel. Conditions of Employment: Must be 21 years of age. No felony convictions. Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment polygraph. As a position affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Subject to signing a confidentiality agreement. Position Purpose:

Ensure public safety through promotion of responsible pet ownership and the effective oversight of the animal control facility Essential Functions and Basic Duties: Direct and coordinate the Animal Control Center of the City of Enid Police Department, including the management of staff to function effectively within the operational budget.Assign workers to tasks, such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. Establish procedures of animal capture and care. Monitor animal care and inspect facilities to identify problems, and discusses solutions with workers. Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.Plan budget, and arranges for purchase of food or supplies. Prepare reports concerning activity of facility, employees' time records, and animal treatment. Oversee files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. Properly collect monies due to the city for services associated with impoundment. Deliver lectures to public to stimulate interest in animals and communicate humane philosophy to public.Operate euthanasia equipment to destroy animals. Investigate complaints of animal neglect or cruelty and follow up on complaints appearing to justify prosecution. Issue citations and provide court testimony as needed. Observe and examine animals to detect signs of illness and determine need of services from veterinarian.Maintain the facilities, including the office, grounds, vehicles, and equipment. Implement organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management. Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations.Set goals and deadlines for the department. Select, train, and review personnel. Evaluate the work of staff to ensure that work is of appropriate quality and that manpower resources are used effectively when holding facility is not occupied. Ensure adequate cross training of staff. Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments of staff.Process vacation and sick leave forms. Provide assistance to other departments as needed. Perform other duties as required. Performance Measurements: The Animal Control division runs smoothly and efficiently. Animal quarters are clean, organized, and disinfected. Animals are treated humanely and supplied with water, food, and personal care.Records and reports are filed and easily retrieved. Facilities and equipment are clean and well maintained. Effective working relations exist with City personnel. New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed. Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.The City's professional reputation is maintained. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and One-year certificate from college or technical school and one-year related experience and/or training. Certificates/Licenses:

Oklahoma Animal Control Academy (within 24 months) Maintain 16 hours of Continuing Education after completing Academy (per year). Euthanasia Technician Certification (within 12 months). Required Knowledge: Personnel and Human Resources:

Knowledge of principles and procedures for selection, training, and retention of personnel. Specialized:

Knowledge of city streets, animal care, and animal capture techniques. Skills/Abilities: Ability to use an animal snare, snake tongs, traps, tranquilizer gun, and shot gun. Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments. Accurate and attentive to detail. Effective communication and public relations skills.Basic typing and computer application skills. Ability to assist and support others. Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines. Physical&Mental Activities and Requirements of This Position: Finger Dexterity:

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. Visual Abilities:

Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses. Physical Strength:

PDC Level: Heavy Employee lifts/carries 50 lbs. occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day). Maximum pushing/pulling force of 100 lbs. Ability to ascend/descend 21" step. Language/Comprehension:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Mathematics Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Work Schedule/Hours:

Regular - 8-hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. On-call status required. Work Conditions:

Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation. Noise Level:

Moderate to loud noise. Hearing protection as required. Other Work Conditions: Exposure to biting animals. Exposure to poison ivy. Exposure to bio-chemicals. Advancement Criteria: Intermediate:

5-7 years related work experience. Associate degree or equivalent in related field. Effective supervisory skills. Intermediate computer skills. Conversational Spanish. Knowledge of safety as applies to job. Valid CPR certification. Advanced:

8+ years related work experience. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field. Advanced supervisory skills. Proficient computer skills. Bi-lingual.