What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Supervisor position at City of Virginia Beach?
Animal Control is part of the Virginia Beach Police Department which follows a paramilitary command structure. The mission of the Virginia Beach Animal Control Unit is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our City. Through our mission, we will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, provide compassion and humane care for unwanted, stray, abused and abandoned animals in our City, give adoptable animals a second chance at a forever home, and humanely euthanize animals when necessary and appropriate. The Animal Enforcement Unit responds to animal-related calls for service from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days/week, 365 days/year.
Individual will supervise animal control officers involved in the enforcement of animal control ordinances, ensuring that animals are impounded according to statute and collaborating with shelter staff in ensuring proper and safe care to impounded animals and ensure coverage when employees are unavailable or unable to perform work. provide interpretative guidance to employees regarding department policy, city code or state code for more complex calls; write/review records including employee performance feedback, provide recommendations for disciplinary action, response to citizen complaints, perform euthanasia of sick or injured animals ensuring humane, safe and proper procedures are employed; investigate livestock and fowl harassment cases; advise owners on completing forms and/or legal recourse; and ensure basic vehicle, equipment, building and incinerator maintenance and inventory tasks are performed in a timely manner. Individual may be tasked with collateral duties such as prepare shift schedule; train and instruct new personnel in the policies and procedures regarding general operations of the unit; assist in budget preparation and monitoring of operational expenditures; etc.
Disqualifiers:
The following is a listing of "disqualifiers" or concerns that could result in you not being selected for employment. Please give consideration to these factors before applying. This is not an exhaustive listing.
Criminal History : Conviction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude (crimes contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals). Conviction of any Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, excluding traffic violations which are discussed separately, or the Virginia State Law equivalent within the last 5 years.
Traffic Violations : Any conviction of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refusal to take blood or breath test, eluding police, racing, or leaving the scene of an accident within the last 5 years.
Drugs : Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs as an adult. Any illegal use or possession of any illegal drug, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or any derivative thereof (except marijuana) within the last five years. Illegal possession of anabolic steroids within the last 36 months.
