Animal Services Supervisor - Animal Shelter

About the role

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The purpose of this position is to provide for the health and safety of the citizens of Grand Prairie through leading the effective care of animals in the animal shelter. This is accomplished by managing the day-to-day operation of the animal shelter; responding to citizen calls regarding animal services; supervising employees; and completing paperwork. Other duties include providing customer service to citizens.

• Provides raving fans service to citizens by overseeing shelter operations and cleanliness; directing personnel; answering questions; assisting customers with the adoption, RTO, and drop-off process; and handling complaints. Maintains awareness and compliance with applicable ordinances, public health codes, and state laws.
• Conducts regularly scheduled rounds to set compassionate plan for animals within days of impoundment. Communicates regularly with medical staff to support health of onsite population and reduce spread of disease. Oversees onsite enrichment efforts and evaluations.
• Oversees onsite inventory of food, supplies, and general medical supplies.
• Participates in/generates training and educational programs by researching and developing materials; and may conduct presentations at various conferences and training events.
• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, supervision, promotion, training, discipline, and termination of shelter employees, providing regular, on-going feedback and timely evaluations.
• Completes other duties by developing standard operating procedures; assisting with the budget; maintaining records; and overseeing volunteers when needed.
• Assesses animals for humane euthanasia when necessary.
• Supervises employees by assigning work duties; monitoring work tasks; providing council to employees as needed; and completing performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: Two years experience in animal services or related.
• Licenses: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Certifications Required: Euthanasia Technician Certification.

The City of Grand Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications, and any preferences requested from the hiring manager that most likely closely match the requirements for the job.