Chief Operating Officer of Animal Care and Control (Manager, Environmental)

Are you an experienced leader with a desire to contribute to public health and animal well-being through the care of shelter animals? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), St. Louis County Animal Care and Control (ACC). In this role, you will plan, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the shelter including animal sheltering, animal control, admissions, adoptions, foster, and front desk operations in addition to providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local government ordinances and codes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you will play a key role in contributing to the vital work of public health.

In addition to a competitive salary, St. Louis County offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website. 

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.  

Essential Functions: The following define the position's core responsibilities and do not restrict additional tasks assigned as needed. 

• Develop general policies and program planning guided by the program's strategic plan and following St. Louis County policies
• Review and revise programs, as needed, to ensure compliance of Federal, State and County laws, regulations, policies, and best practices
• Assure surveillance and evaluation activities are carried out as required for rabies, animal bites, dangerous dogs
• Monitor the needs of customers and constituents; help ensure a positive experience with friendly customer service
• Facilitate communication and education about responsible pet ownership and animal care and control issues
• Develop and support programs that promote animal health, adoption and community engagement 
• Respond to emergencies 
• Participate in managing the ACC budget 
• Plan, direct and coordinate overall operations
• Supervise and guide staff 
• Oversee the handling, well-being, and care of all animals Perform other duties as required or assigned
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.  All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.   

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County 

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor 

Clayton, MO 63105 

(314) 615-5429 

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Fax: (314) 615-7703 

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

Salary : $81,848 - $126,859