Position Summary
Under general administrative direction, the Animal Shelter Director manages, plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the City’s animal shelter and related animal services functions. The Animal Shelter Director oversees shelter operations, personnel, animal care standards, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, public service, budgeting, community partnerships, and operational planning to support humane, lawful, safe, and effective service delivery
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
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Work is performed in both office and non-office settings, including animal shelter, kennel, storage, vehicle, and outdoor environments.
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Duties regularly require verbal communication using the English language, reading and reviewing records, operating standard office and shelter-related equipment, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing short ladders or stairs, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
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The position may involve exposure to animal dander, odors, waste, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, noise, inclement weather, slippery surfaces, bites, scratches, animal-related injuries, zoonotic disease risk, and other environmental conditions commonly associated with animal shelter operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be available in the application process, during employment for performing the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on City operations. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at
[email protected].
Disclaimer
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time to meet operational needs.
