What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Resources Field Supervisor position at Alachua County, FL?
Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a drug screen, a physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances.
Must successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA within six (6) months of date of hire.
Position Summary
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for taking initiative; improving morale; assisting and educating citizens, staff and volunteers about County-wide ordinances and departmental procedures for adoptions, reclaims and pick-ups; generating ideas for continuous process improvement, working collaboratively with internal and external partners; leading, scheduling and training the diverse staff assigned and maintaining vehicles, the kennel, and grounds.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Leads the diverse Animal Resources & Care staff offering guidance, training and support in an accountable, approachable and professional manner.
Determines work procedures and schedules; issues instructions and assigns duties; reviews work; recommends personnel actions; and conducts performance reviews.
Builds strong working relationships with department staff, County departments, animal welfare partners and other local and state partners.
Professionally represents the Department to elected officials, citizens and other County departments both verbally and in writing.
Formulates standard operating procedures, plans, and budgets for maximum efficiency of field operations.
Manages the department's budget and resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship; monitors budget expenditures for field operations.
Implements appropriate procedures and makes recommendations for department-wide procedures.
Produces professional, accurate, quality reports.
Values lifelong learning to remain current on professional trends and takes a personal interest in the professionalism and career development of staff.
Supervises and participates in animal cruelty investigations.
Examines animals to determine need of services from veterinarian.
Acts as Department Director in his/her absence.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Uses appropriate equipment to subdue dangerous animals when necessary.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of animal husbandry, including humane methods of capturing, handling, sanitation, care, feeding, and removal of animals.
Considerable knowledge of County ordinances, law enforcement and health regulations pertaining to animals and related legal procedures.
Knowledge of common animal diseases, zoonosis, and species specific, and injury recognition and treatment.
Knowledge of the operation of drugs, and related supplies for an animal sheltering facility.
Knowledge of species and breeds of animals, both domestic and wild.
Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.
Ability to prepare and interpret related budget and statistical reports.
Ability to deal effectively with the public especially during emotional or stressful situations and enforce high standards of customer service.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
