Placer County

Animal Care Supervisor (#16707)

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$28.29-$35.33 Hourly / $4,903.60-$6,123.87 Monthly / $58,843.20-$73,486.40 Yearly


DEFINITION

To plan, organize, direct and supervise kennel operations; to assist the Animal Services Manager in the administration of animal shelter services; and to act as liaison between community groups, private agencies and other governmental jurisdictions for Placer County Animal Services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and are responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.  This class is distinguished from the Supervising Animal Control Officer in that the latter supervises animal control field activities and is required to possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Course certificate including the training requirements for Penal Code 832, Arrest and  Firearms Training.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Animal Services Manager or other higher level supervisory or management personnel.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned technical and clerical personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the impounding, releasing, adoption and/or euthanasia of stray, unwanted or dangerous animals.
  • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for animal shelter operations; implement policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for assigned personnel and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
  • Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff and volunteer training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
  • Direct the operations of an animal shelter including feeding, kenneling and the general handling of all animals; work to market efforts to encourage redemptions and adoptions of animals.
  • Supervise and participate in the maintenance of the animal shelter facilities and grounds to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe condition; cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and cages; feeding, watering and grooming of animals; provide first aid to wounded animals.  
  • Supervise staff in the practice of euthanasia to ensure safe and humane treatment; perform euthanasia by injection as required and dispose of unwanted, unclaimed, sick, injured and aged animals; handle dead and decomposing animal carcasses; and, ensure animal shelter staff members are certified to perform euthanasia.
  • Supervise staff in the enforcement of quarantine and dangerous animal procedures to protect public health.
  • Supervise or assist in the supervising, training, assignments and coordination of the activities of volunteers and inmate work crews assigned to the shelter.
  • Work cooperatively with other law enforcement groups and animal related organizations when joint action is required.
  • Receive and classify stray and unwanted domestic animals, livestock and wildlife at the animal shelter and provide appropriate records.
  • Handle and impound large and small, domestic and wild animals in order to assure public safety and animal welfare.
  • Monitor and observe animals for signs of illness or injury and seek medical care when required or necessary; consult with veterinarian and/or Registered Veterinary Technician regarding health of animals and assist veterinarian during animal examinations.
  • Maintain records of special feed instructions for animals needing unique care.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, equipment and shelter supplies.
  • Report complaints of potential violations to achieve compliance with pertinent State laws and local ordinances.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public. 
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, volunteers, veterinarians, other animal groups and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • May be required to provide supervision to field operations.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of experience in an animal care/protection agency, humane society, veterinarian office, or law enforcement agency performing animal care responsibilities, one year of which must be in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Training:  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

  • May require the possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California state driver's license.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to completion of the probationary period, a certificate in euthanasia procedures.
  • Possession of a current California Registered Veterinarian Technician license is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • Principles, practices and methods of animal care and control, including safety management, within an animal shelter operation.
  • Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the care, keeping, treatment and impounding of animals.
  • Equipment, tools and materials used in the operation of an animal shelter, including animal care, feeding, handling, kenneling, adoption, euthanasia and disposal of dead animals.
  • Causes, symptoms and safe handling of rabid and diseased animals; legal regulations, reports and procedures for handling suspected rabid animals.
  • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
  • Principles of budget monitoring.
  • Legal liabilities and responsibilities of those concerned with the enforcement of animal control regulations, laws and care.
  • Various breeds of animals and their care and feeding. 

Ability to:

  • Organize, implement and direct animal care operations and activities.
  • Use chemical restraints, tranquilizers and traps; oversee and perform euthanasia of animals with drugs in a safe and humane manner.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
  • Interpret and explain pertinent County and department policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
  • Resolve confrontations in a sensitive manner; exercise tact and good judgment.
  • Ensure that all animals are cared for and handled properly.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work shifts, standby, weekends and holidays when necessary or as assigned.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Maintain accurate records and logs common to animal shelter operation.
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of animal control operations; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information, problem solve animal shelter situations; and explain animal control related laws to the public.
  • On an continuous basis, sit at desk or in vehicle for long periods of time; walk and stand during animal shelter activities; bend, squat, kneel or twist while working in animal shelter operations; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.  Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and occasionally lift very heavy weight.

CLASS: 16707; EST: 5/1/2003; REV: 4/10/2017;