Kennel Supervisor -(Police Services Support Supervisor I)-Police/Animal Control Division

POSITION SUMMARY

This is animal care work at the full performance level, assuming operational responsibility of the animal shelter under final authority of the Animal Control Administrator. Work includes the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, enforcing animal related laws and assisting with investigations; animal capture, care restraint and transportation, legislative review, kennel maintenance, feeding, admissions, discharge, animal health and behavior control, and all other duties performed within the Division of Animal Control. This work involves responsibility for operation and maintenance of an animal care facility and related equipment. Contacts with others are extensive and important including contacts with the public, law enforcement and health officials, the media and other governmental officials.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE

$27.37 - $29.03 $56,925 - $60,389

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Performs supervisory level and advanced police support services work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes participating in and supervising staff engaged in either the capture, transport and care of animals; or the receiving, warehousing and disposition of property and evidence seized and held in police custody; or securing and storing records in compliance with applicable laws. Trains, evaluates, and schedules employees and resolves problems or difficulties. This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months. Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810. This position is required to work different schedules including weekends, holidays and unscheduled overtime. Availability by phone while off-duty and off-site is required. Animal Shelter Operations and Management Assumes full responsibility for the entire Division of Animal Control as the Acting Administrator in the Administrator's absence. Manages full operational responsibility for the Animal Shelter, including feeding and watering of animals, maintaining cages, kennels, and surrounding areas; grooming, bathing, capturing, restraint, and euthanasia of animals. Conducts physical examinations and temperament evaluations of animals, checking for tattoos and microchips, tracing identification including rabies and license tags, administering parasite control, quarantining rabies suspect animals, vaccinating, medicating, administering emergency first aid, fluids and wound treatment. Admins. drugs, treatments and other medications to animals and charting the same, meeting all federal and state regulations pertaining to controlled dangerous substances. Collaborates with contractual veterinarians, establishes procedures to reduce disease transmission, and ensures compliance with the treatment protocol established by veterinarians. Develops procedures to improve shelter operations and to instill a proactive approach towards preventing pet overpopulation and violations. Authors detailed reports and compiles accurate statistics. Completes and animal adoptions, redemptions, animal licensing transactions, animal intake and issues cash receipts. Approves and denies adoption applicants. Personnel Management Assists with the recruitment, interview, selection and training of employees. Supervises shelter staff, volunteers and community service workers, recognizes good performance, and takes corrective action for poor performance. Prepares schedules for the entire division including both paid and volunteer personnel, assumes full responsibility for volunteer management, and initiates most of the programs for daily operation. Develop and implement training programs for shelter staff relative to animal control matters, including animal training, behavior and disease recognition, and public relations skills. Public Engagement Resolves citizen complaints and acts as a liaison with other County agencies. Performs public educational programs, presentations and tours, works with the media, speaks at public functions. Investigates and maintains an approved list of rescue groups and foster homes. Administrative Management Assists with budget preparation and management, balances charity account. Maintains all records, reports, and statistics for shelter operations. Requisitions and maintains an inventory of supplies needed for shelter operations, maintains equipment and facilities. Develops, implements and maintains a detailed inventory, control and security procedure for Controlled Dangerous Substances utilized and maintained in shelter operations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Assumes full responsibility for the entire Division of Animal Control serving as the Acting Administrator in the Administrator's absence. This position is required to work different schedules including weekends, holidays and unscheduled overtime. Availability by phone while off-duty and off-site is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 5-15 employees in the Animal Sheltering Section. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Associate's Degree and one (1) year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Possess a valid driver's license. Current certification or eligibility to become certified in euthanasia within six (6) months of hire. PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge and enforcement experience of Federal, State and County animal related laws, supervisory methods and techniques, animal identification, disease recognition, behavior, proper handling techniques, safety precautions and hazards involved in animal control work. Experience and knowledge of the practical and routine applications of veterinary medicine and emergency first aid techniques, veterinary technician experience preferred. Full working knowledge of animal control field, office and shelter procedures, ability to gently and calmly work with all types of animals and to safely handle animals with strength when required. Competence in effective communications skills both orally and in writing, including public speaking and conducting meaningful presentations and training sessions. Certified to perform euthanasia, skilled in making life and death decisions affecting animals. Capabilities necessary for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. All other knowledge, skills and abilities required of animal control personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to dangerous, rabid and diseased domestic animals, exotics and livestock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 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 and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. #J-18808-Ljbffr Howard County Government