What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Supervisor position at City of Sugar Land, TX?
Position Description
The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Animal Shelter Supervisor in the Animal Service Department. Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Animal Shelter Supervisor a starting salary of $71,906 – $82,700 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.
Benefits At-A-Glance:
- City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
- City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
- Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
- 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
- A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
- Paid sick leave;
- Paid Parental Leave;
- A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
- You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
- Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
- On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
- Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…
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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.
Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!
We follow the BLAZE Values:
Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.
Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.
Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.
Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.
Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.
We are TrailBLAZErs!
About the City of Sugar Land...The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.
We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.
Summary of Duties
Are we the right fit for YOU?
Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Animal Shelter Supervisor position today!
As an Animal Shelter Supervisor, you will:
- Oversee daily operations of the Animal Shelter and assist with the overall health and wellbeing of the animals in the care of the Animal Shelter
- Assist with personnel vacancies and shortages within the shelter, either personally or by delegation.
- Perform daily rounds and visual checks of shelter animals; notify veterinary technician of any potential medical issues.
- Implement and update Standard Operating Procedures and processes as applicable.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Shelter Operations division, including Kennel and Veterinary Technicians and their equipment, materials, and supplies. Oversee and track division performance measures, strategic projects, and other initiatives.
- Oversee and supervise staff to ensure consistency and adherence with local and state codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to the humane treatment of shelter animals is maintained and appropriate implementation of animal control activities are performed.
- Required to work as an essential employee before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Animal Services Manager or his/her designee.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer degree in Animal Science, Public Health Administration, or Public Administration.
- Minimum of four years of progressive experience in Shelter or Animal Control Operations.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Municipal or County experience preferred.
- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver License.
- Certified Animal Control Officer in good standing with the Texas Department of State Health Services preferred but not required.
- Certified Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.
The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.
Salary : $71,906 - $82,700
