Animal Services Supervisor

Animal Services Supervisor Specification Under direction, supervises and participates in the work of the field and/or animal shelter section of Animal Services Administration of the Police Department; may supervise operations in the absence of the Administrator; and performs related duties as required. Class Characteristics This is a non‑management, working supervisory level classification in the Animal Services Officer classification series, reporting to an Administrator. All Assignments Organizes, schedules, assigns, reviews, and participates in the performance of work. Evaluates and disciplines assigned staff. Reviews and provides solutions to technical issues and problems. Provides technical training in laws, rules, regulations, processes and procedures related to the administration of the City's animal services program. Reviews operations, field developments, and productivity records. Determines where improvements can be made and recommends and implements changes. Monitors work for adherence to professional and mandated standards, completeness, accuracy and timeliness. Investigates state and municipal code violations in the area of animal service and takes enforcement action. Collects evidence and obtains statements. Provides input in the budget process. Prepares complex written reports. Receives and responds to phone and radio calls. Dispatches calls for service. Testifies in administrative hearings and court proceedings for violations of local and state laws. Operates two‑way radios. Communicates orally and in writing with internal and external clients, individually and in groups. Identifies domestic and wildlife animal species. Animal Shelter Assignment Supervises and participates in the work of Animal Services staff assigned to the animal shelter section. Coordinates the activities of volunteers assisting with animal shelter operations. Coordinates the public information services of the section. Supervises the care and euthanasia of animals. Receives and responds to inquiries from the public on animal shelter policies and practices. May participate in the care, treatment and custody of animals. Field Services Assignment Supervises and participates in the work of animal services staff assigned to the field section. Receives and responds to calls for service either personally or by assigning other staff. Enforces animal control laws in the field. Investigates animal service requests. Issues citations for Fremont Municipal Codes and State laws. Coordinates dispatching calls to field units. Issues citations and/or warnings. Testifies at administrative hearings and in court. Impounds, quarantines, and euthanizes live animals. Disposes of dead animals. Quarantines animals responsible for biting humans. Recommends Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Dog designations and coordinates hearings. Marginal Functions Participates in the recruitment, examination and hiring process. Conducts selection interviews for part time vacancies. Prepares and presents animal service education programs. Decapitates suspected disease carriers and coordinates the transport of the head or small carcass to the County Health department for analysis. Maintains written files and records regarding shelter functions. Uses an automated information system to research and maintain license and shelter data. Evaluates need for and orders supplies. Collects fees. Prepares receipts. Handles cash and prepares cash reports. Prepares department forms and reports. Maintains written records. Issues dog licenses. Cleans animal cages. Receives, redeems, adopts, euthanizes and disposes of animals. Performs occasional trapping. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: laws, rules, and regulations related to animal control activities and animal shelter maintenance; cat, dog and other domestic animal characteristics; general animal behavior and physiology; sanitization protocols for proper kennel and cage cleaning; animal euthanasia by injection; rabies and other zoonotic diseases; recognition and response to common diseases; report writing; court and administrative hearing procedures; and safe work practices; principles and practices of training and supervision; work scheduling; basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and percents). Skills to: operate radio dispatching equipment; lift and carry live and dead weights; use a tranquilizer gun; vaccinate and administer oral medications; and operate a motor vehicle. Abilities to: plan, organize, supervise and participate in the work of other animal services staff; participate in the hiring process; conduct performance evaluations; recommend, sign, and implement discipline; train subordinates; receive and respond to public service requests; communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds; read and prepare complex technical reports; identify problems, analyze alternatives and arrive at logical decisions in emergency situations; hear standard radio communications traffic; lift and carry animals; handle frightened, vicious and difficult to handle animals patiently and compassionately; perform cage cleaning; handle sick, injured, vicious or dangerous and dead animals; perform euthanasia on animals; tolerate the cleanup/handling of animal parts, blood, feces and fluids; learn, interpret, and administer City and State laws, ordinances and regulations; investigate violations of applicable law, compile facts and prepare clear and concise reports; and represent the City in cases of violation of animal control laws. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. Education/Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is college‑level coursework in Administration of Justice and/or Veterinary Technology (formerly known as Animal Health Technology) and four years of progressively responsible animal control experience with a city, county, or humane society. Experience as a lead worker and/or supervisor and/or a two‑year college degree in Animal Health Technology or Administration of Justice is highly desirable. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements Requires possession of a ClassC Driver License. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. Possession of valid certificates in Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and successful completion of a Penal Code832 course within the first year of employment. State certification to perform euthanasia is required prior to employment. Possession of a valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certificate (formerly known as Animal Health Technician certificate) issued by the State of California may be substituted for one year of the above stated experience requirement. May be required to work weekends, holidays, nights, and rotating shifts; respond to emergency animal services assignments during off‑duty hours; wear a uniform. Physical and Environmental Demands Visual acuity, near, far, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, field of vision – all required. Hearing – normal conversation, telephone communication required. Driving – required. Eye‑hand coordination – required. Eye‑hand‑foot – not required. Physical demands include frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Minimal amounts of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 25 lbs. are required. No more than occasional loads of 26–50 lbs. are required, and no compliance with forces or lifting above 50 lbs. is required. Environmental exposures include working outdoors, exposure to extreme temperatures, unmanned heights, moving machinery, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, other irritating particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, animal urine, feces and blood, high noise, solvents, grease or oil, slippery surfaces, sub‑ground waterway work, computer monitor usage, vibration, collaboration with others, and solitary work. Protective equipment may be required as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr