Lifesaving Manager - Animal Services

Salary : $62,959.22 - $64,218.44 Annually Location : Georgetown: 1855 S/E Inner Loop, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 14.03415 Department: Animal Services Opening Date: 09/10/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Director of Animal Services, responsible for overseeing all animal outcome related programs, including adoption, volunteer, foster, marketing/media, community programs, fundraising, and transport. Aids in sustaining a 90% or higher Save Rate and upholds the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) mission and promotes its goals.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Supervises the flow of the animals through the shelter in order to promote outcomes and reduce the length of stay Hires, schedules, promotes, disciplines, and terminates all direct staff Directs work and provides feedback, evaluations, and training for all Adoption Specialists and volunteers Collaborates with the Operations Manager to aid with animal transports Assumes all duties of any paid direct employees on a temporary or emergency basis Monitors timecards for all direct employees and approves and enters time off requests Conducts staff meetings to review procedures and workplace issues, and facilitate improvements and morale Ensures shelter software is consistently utilized, updated, and audited Oversees the shelter messaging and communication with the community Monitors the volunteer and foster programs' recruitment and retention Manages the shelter's satellite adoption center, ensuring high adoption rates Collaborates with staff to create specific outcome plans as needed Reviews the monetary donations received to ensure needs are met Corresponds with national animal welfare organizations to aid in the shelter's mission Provides 24/7 response to foster families on emergency basis for medical needs and/or approval of emergency medical treatments at alternative facilities Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with community agencies, animal welfare organizations, and professional associations Reports all loss, risk, and safety issues or conditions to Director Defines and develops volunteer and foster standard operating guidelines and ensures compliance within the teams Participates in continuing education opportunities to ensure compliance with industry standards, and to remain current on animal care/control issues Educates the community about shelter programs and hosts various events Participates in weekly leadership and quarterly Board meetings, prepares agendas, reports, and budgetary updates Acts as temporary public information officer for the shelter, making all media decisions, in absence of Director Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to - Director of Animal Services Direct Reports - Yes PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position involves prolonged standing, walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other fine motor repetitive motions Position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine motor coordination Position involves lifting and carrying of animals and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, or up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance, and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects Position involves hearing and/or seeing alert cues regarding animal and staff security Position involves maintaining composure in a high-stress environment ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Work tasks are conducted indoors and outdoors May work outside in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditions Frequent handling of animals, including contact with waste and blood Exposure to unpleasant smells and a noisy and wet environment associated with a shelter Frequent exposure animals that are agitated or injured that may attempt to bite or scratch Position involves working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Position involves working with distressed individuals IRREGULAR HOURS Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency Regular attendance is required The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma and five (5) years of management experience, to include three (3) years animal welfare or community work or four (4) years in development or media; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of animal welfare Demonstrated management knowledge to include basic statistical methods, fiscal and budgeting practices and procedures Previous experience in event planning

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment Valid driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in a related field Prior experience with Oracle software, Kronos software, and PetPoint Management Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our website at . Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 01 Do you possess a high school diploma AND five (5) years of management experience, to include three (3) years animal welfare or community work or four (4) years in development or media, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from the above? Yes No 02 Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history background check, provided by County.I am able to meet this requirement. Yes No 03 Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams and One Drive? Yes No 04 Please provide applicable examples of your knowledge of and/or work experience in animal welfare. 05 Do you possess demonstrated management knowledge, to include basic statistical methods, and fiscal and budgeting practices and procedures? Yes No 06 Briefly explain your event planning and event management experience. 07 A preferred qualification is that a candidate possess prior experience with Oracle, Kronos and/or PetPoint. Do you possess experience with any of this software, or similar? Yes No 08 Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and staff, including principles of supervision and teambuilding? Yes No 09 Many events are held in the evenings, on holidays and on weekends. Are you willing and able to work any shift assigned, any day of the week, including evenings, holidays and weekends? Yes No 10 Describe your management style. Why do you feel it is effective? Please provide detailed response. 11 Are you able to work independently and under pressure, in a high-volume office environment, producing accurate work and meeting established deadlines, while maintaining strict confidentiality? Yes No 12 Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position. Required Question Williamson County, TX