What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Supervisor - Field position at Broward County, FL?
Salary : $27.21 - $43.43 Hourly
Location : Fort Lauderdale 33312, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 1413456
Department : RED ACD Field Svc
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice : Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Care Supervisor - Field to support the Animal Care Division.
- This position will require working weekends.
General Description
Performs supervisory work in the field of animal care and regulation and in the operation of kennel facilities.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years in the professional care and control of animals in the field, a kennel or shelter facility and one (1) additional year of supervisory or leader worker experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at time of appointment, and must obtain and maintain the authority to drive on County business.
Applicants must also have the following professional trainings / certifications from Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association (FAPAA) or National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) or be able to obtain them within 6 months of hire if certified in a different state :
Preferences
Animal Cruelty Investigator Certification
One year's experience working with Chameleon
Chemical Immobilization Certification
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy (depending on area of assignment).
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto animals / wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people internalize policies and standards and accept full responsibility for their decisions. Confidently makes choices in the best interests of the organization, deals constructively with resistance.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Emphasizes the importance of results; encourages a sense of urgency in others; challenges poor outcomes or unproductive behaviors. Provides assistance or encouragement to help others over obstacles.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Swiftly and easily adapts approach to a wide array of different or changing situations. Is inquisitive about evolving situations; identifies how to adapt early.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note : During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual / vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20 benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
Do you have (2) years in the professional care and control of animals in the field, a kennel or shelter facility and one (1) additional year of supervisory or lead worker experience?
What knowledge and experience do you have regarding the field operations and oversight at an open admissions municipal shelter?
Animal Care is open year-round, 7 days a week. Are you willing to work on weekends, holidays, and disaster response activations?
This position is responsible for ensuring staff compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), developing and maintaining those SOPs, and training staff in those SOPs. What experience have you had in establishing policies and procedures for an operation?
This position is responsible for ensuring that staff properly interpret and enforce county ordinances related to animals. What experience have you had in interpreting and enforcing county ordinances related to animals?
What is your understanding of euthanasia decision making in open-admissions municipal shelters? Are you able to perform humane euthanasia as needed?
What is your experience supervising staff? Please include the length of time you have served in a supervisory role and the number of staff supervised.
This position requires communications with various levels of staffing from senior leadership to entry-level employees. Please describe your leadership and communication styles, and how you would approach interactions with either group.
Can you share an example where you needed to build a working relationship with a peer or reporting staff who had a very different background, personality or perspective from yours? How did you approach it and what did you learn from the experience?
In a high-stress environment like an animal shelter, negativity can sometimes impact team morale. How do you approach maintaining a supportive and positive work atmosphere, both for yourself and your team?
What is your level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and Chameleon shelter software (Beginner, Intermediate or Expert User)?
Required Question
Salary : $27 - $43
