JOB
Oversees animal care to include Animal Care Attendants and the behavioral evaluation and enrichment of the Animal Shelter Division, which may include animal receiving, lost, and found, behavioral evaluations, animal enrichment, and adoption screenings. Responsible for assuring a high level of customer service, compliance with policies and mandates, budget preparation, and adherence to approved budgets. Assesses operational effectiveness and implements improvement enhancement measures. This position reports directly to the Animal Shelter Division Manager.
The hiring salary for this position is $66,102 annually; full salary range for this position is $66,102 - $113,734 annually EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Administers all personnel policies related to the animal care staff to include hiring recommendations, discipline, supervision, and scheduling of staff. Manages personnel in accordance with shelter procedures and applicable laws. Motivates the team to accomplish the shelter’s mission and goals;
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Ensures the health, safety, and care of all animals to include, housing, feeding, medical administration, and safety of each animal and the people in contact with them;
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Focuses on increasing adoptions to include a timely and appropriate placement of animals and a reduction in average length of stay and adoption returns;
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Assists in the development and execution of an animal behavioral testing program that identifies safety concerns and solutions;
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Works with in-house veterinarian concerning the care of animals brought into the shelter and ensures veterinary orders are carried out to include administering medication and coordination of transportation when required;
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Works with Animal Shelter Division Manager to develop an annual shelter budget with a focus on cost containment to include animal care costs, equipment costs, vet costs, personnel costs, and building expenses;
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Assists Animal Shelter Division Manager in establishing and maintaining animal shelter policies, procedures and relationships with individuals and/or groups inside and outside of St. Mary’s County;
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Provides effective leadership and executes the code of conduct in a manner that encourages respectful relationships;
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Assists and supports the Volunteer Coordinator in recruiting, retaining, training, and motivating quality volunteers;
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Works with the Animal Shelter Division Manager to develop and establish a customer service program that helps staff and volunteers provide quality service and a good positive public image to our customers and community;
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Supervises the maintenance of the building with a focus on prevention of building problems, maintains a safe, clean and efficient environment that meets the established standards of the inside building and the outside grounds. the safety of both people and a clean and efficient environment that meets the established standards of the inside building and the outside grounds; reports any infrastructure or safety concerns to building services;
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Ensures shelter medical documents are accurate and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws;
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Performs mandated monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting requirements for the intake and disposition of animals entering animal shelter facility;
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Manages staff training to increase the ability of staff to effectively care for the animals, efficiently and safely during the performance of their duties;
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Develops an inventory system and ensures shelter is adequately supplied with pet food, medical supplies, medication and other materials necessary to run the shelter;
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Educates public regarding pet ownership and basic animal care;
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Oversees staff meetings to review procedures, discuss workplace issues and share ideas for animal care/placement improvements. Meets with management to develop long range plans, policies and procedures;
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Responsible for managing the animal population to include the need to evaluate animals for euthanasia, taking into account considering the health, temperament, and/or the ability for the shelter to humanely house and care for the animal(s) under evaluation for euthanasia. Ensures humane euthanasia procedures are carried out according to Maryland State or other applicable laws;
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Provides management of overall shelter operations in the absence of the Animal Shelter Division Manager;
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Assists with cleaning, feeding, intake exams, and/or medical tests;
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Associate degree;
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Seven or more years related experience in the animal care field with at least two years in a supervisory capacity;
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Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Additional Requirements:
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Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License;
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Negative drug screen.
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Successfully pass a physical, hearing and vision exam.
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Successfully pass a psychological fitness examination with favorable results.
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Successfully pass extensive background investigation with favorable results.
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Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
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Ability to operate a County owned vehicle;
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Certification in Humane Euthanasia at County Expense within six (6) months from the date of hire;
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Pre-exposure rabies vaccinations;
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May be required to provide on-call emergency services;
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Required to work during emergency weather events or other emergency situations that close the shelter and require the operation of an emergency pet shelter.
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Employee is subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work, work weekends
and holidays.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Ability to control, lift and carry animals handled at the facility; requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; operation of keyboard devices; work may be physically or emotionally demanding.
