Animal Care Supervisor; A262931-2 Animal Control

Supervise field operation to ensure staff follow City and departmental guidelines; educate the general public on rabies as part of the prevention and education program.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Crew leader-investigator who assists in supervising all animal control (zoonosis) operations, personnel, and disease surveillance.
• Assists with the administration of office, program, and staff.
• Direct supervision of personnel in the field and operations, and maintains a professional, service-oriented crew.
• Conducts training on preventive measures, and assures proper safe use of equipment.
• Establish and maintains an effective working relationship with the public; projects a positive and professional image of the animal control service.
• Team leads the examination of dog licenses for validity and issues citations or summons to the owners whose animals are in violation.
• Surveys houses to ensure that three month old dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies.
• Enforces humane animal control restraints and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing animal control.
• Monitors and supervises the quarantine, impoundment and enforcement of rabies control ordinances.
• Monitors dangerous animal cases, and ensures all reports are maintained properly and that investigations are conducted properly.
• Oversees the educational programs on rabies and vector control.
• Assures all staff receives appropriate training and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of current zoonotic disease problems.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control and humane treatment of animals.
• Knowledge in the use of animal control equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise and monitor the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to enforce local, state, and federal laws governing animal control.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Construction site
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Confined space

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Sometimes

• Moving mechanical parts

Frequently

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Often

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Often

• Local travel

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least three (3) years of work experience in advanced animal care and control, and zoonosis, and at least one (1) year of supervising personnel.

Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Animal Control Advance Training Certification from DSHS (Texas Department of State and Health Services) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment
• State of Texas Pesticide License must be obtained within six (6) months of employment

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s)…