Animal Welfare Supervisor - Shelter Operations

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

Pay Range: 510NE

Hourly Rate: $26.73 - $40.87

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

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This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

This job is located in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Animal Welfare Supervisor – Shelter Operations oversees the daily Animal Shelter operations and coordinates the staff responsible for animal care and customer service.

• Overseeing adoptions, lost and found services, clinic activities, cleaning, animal care, and customer inquiries.
• Supervising and supporting staff through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Demonstrating proper equipment use and safe animal handling techniques.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as departmental policies and safety procedures.
• Maintaining regular, professional communication with residents, City employees, law enforcement, and external agencies to share information, resolve issues, and provide assistance.
• Conducting cash audits and monitoring operational requirements.
• Leading special projects such as deep cleaning, outbreak protocols, de‑cluttering efforts, and inventory management.
• Managing shelter supplies, inventory, purchases, and contracts as needed.
• Overseeing the maintenance and repair of shelter facilities, vehicles, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full‑time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United…