Animal Control Supervisor

start date: pending the results of an interview and pre-employment drug test.

job description:

the intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

an employee of the city, required to perform all the commonly understood duties of an animal control supervisor. The position is more specifically defined as a full-time exempt employee enforcing local ordinances and/or texas department of health rules, under the texas department of health bureau of veterinary public health, animal shelter rules section 169.62.

• manages, coordinates, and supervises the animal control staff and incorporates a team approach to code enforcement and investigation procedures
• directs operations of the city animal shelter; assists in cleaning and maintaining the shelter; remains at the shelter for receiving and releasing animals and is responsible for all paperwork associated with pet adoptions
• supervises and directs operations at the city animal shelter; assists in cleaning and maintaining the shelter; remains at the shelter for receiving and releasing animals
• attends after-hours council meetings to present animal control information and respond to questions
• testifies as an expert witness in legal proceedings
• responsible for all funds taken in at the shelter and maintaining records for budget purposes
• responsible for making decisions regarding the fate of any animal picked up or any animal impounded at the shelter
• supervises the euthanasia of animals
• may be required to make after-hours calls regarding pickup of injured and sick animals or dog bite cases
• reports to chief of police as immediate supervisor
• performs other work duties as assigned
• regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment
• must be able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and all holidays as well as respond to off-hour calls (occasional)

knowledge, skills and abilities:

• thorough knowledge of city ordinances related to animal control

education, experience, and certification:

• high school diploma or g.e.d.
• valid tx driver's license or available alternate means of transportation
• 1-year experience as assistant animal control officer
• must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation ability to attain the incident command system (ics) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800

frequency key:
c = constantly (2/3 or more of the time)
f = frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time)
o = occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
r = rarely (less than 1 hour per week)

physical demand

frequency

description of demand

standing/ walking

f

in an office setting - tile and carpet.

f

in an office chair

lifting/ carrying

o

reaching

o

to reach materials in filing cabinets and on shelves.

f

to operate computer and write documents.

o

to obtain materials from lower drawers in filing cabinet.

vision

c

to operate computer, read, inspect, and to operate a vehicle

hearing/ talking

c

to communicate with others.

endurance / stamina

f

working 8 to 12 hours a day in a high demand environment meeting strict deadlines, which may create stress at times.

the city of beeville is an at-will employer.

the job description is a general summary; it is not an all-inclusive list of job duties, and employees will be called upon to complete other duties as assigned.

applications are required to be considered for open positions. A resume may be provided but does not take the place of a completed application.

nothing contained in this job description or any other materials or information distributed by the city of beeville creates a contract of employment between an employee and the city.

• beeville city hall
  400 n washington st
  beeville, tx 78102
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