Animal Protection Supervisor

Job Description:

Animal Protection Supervisor

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $26.00 hourly, depending on qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks
A motivated leader who can effectively oversee daily field operations while supporting and guiding Animal Protection Officers.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Associate's degree in business, Animal Care or related field
• 3 years of experience in a related setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic Animal Control certification from Texas Department of State Health Services is required within 180 Days
• Euthanasia Certification mandated by Texas Department of State Health Services is required within 180 Days

Preferred:

• 1 year of supervisory experience

Position Description
Under basic supervision, supervises Animal Protection Officers' daily field activities, enforces state laws and local ordinances governing domestic and wild animals for the animal protection work group of the Inspections/Animal Services.

Position Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service; captures, transports, coordinates transport, impounds, and quarantines animals; enforces state and local regulations governing animal protection issues, investigates complaints, and issues citations. Acts as a point of contact for dispatch and other agencies that tie into the shelter.
• Schedules and supervises staff; assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
• Provides customer service on animal protection complaints and information requests; presents community outreach and educational programs; maintains records and prepares summary and status reports.
• Deploys animal protection officers to respond to health and safety issues; assures that appropriate services are provided, and work is performed in compliance with state laws, city policies, and animal protection quality standards; coordinates work with other law enforcement and public health agencies.
• Meets with animal protection officers to discuss animal health issues and preventative health measures.
• Acts as a designee of the Local Rabies Control Authority (LCRA) for Waco, attends animal welfare board meetings and various subcommittee meetings.
• Manages inventory of equipment and supplies, maintains assigned vehicle and equipment according to City standards.
• Euthanizes animals, processes and prepares rabies specimens.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Operates a City-issued vehicle equipped with animal handling tools, containment units, and safety equipment to respond to service calls, rescue distressed or dangerous animals, enforce animal welfare laws, and transport animals safely to shelters or veterinary facilities while ensuring proper care and maintenance of all specialized gear.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

See Position Description