Job Specification
MANAGER ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
DEFINITION:
Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the
activities of an animal control facility which is operated for
the purpose of confining animals, seized under state law or other
regulations and/or for the purpose of receiving, housing, and
distributing animals; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and programs
pertaining to the operation of the animal control facility.
When the services of the facility are supplied under contract,
monitors contractual obligations are adhered to by both parties.
Coordinates the activities of the various units at the facility
to maintain an orderly program.
Prepares the budget for the facility and administers budgetary
controls and expenditures.
Makes and executes plans for the effective utilization of
available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Acts as liaison between the facility and various municipalities
for animal control activities.
Follows up on actions of the animal control facility through
correspondence and personal contact.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive records
and files.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the
facility.
Supervises through the assignment of personnel and close personal
observation and involvement, the coordination of such services as
the capturing, segregation, and impounding of stray animals,
unlicensed dogs, wild animals, and so forth; the care, feeding,
watering, and cleanliness of animals held in the facility; the
cleaning and maintenance of the facility itself, and vehicles
used to transport animals to the facility; the medical attention
for the animals and the disposal of animals after euthanasia; the
implementation of a rabies control program; the implementation of
an adoption and adoption follow-up program and the reclamation of
animals with proper identification.
Observes animals in custody for indications of disease or injury,
solicits veterinary aid when necessary.
Stresses to the staff the importance of animal welfare and
compassionate, informed handling at all times.
Orders and issues feed and supplies.
Maintains an inventory of facility supplies and equipment, and
makes requisitions.
Supervises the enforcement of humane laws and ordinances
pertaining to animal control in accord with local and state laws,
and directs the issuance of summonses.
Makes evaluation reports on the performance and conduct of the
animal control personnel.
Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel.
Assigns animal control officers to handle complaints regarding
violation of animal control ordinances or other regulations.
Responds alone or by delegation of animal control personnel to
difficult field problems or emergencies.
Meets and talks with the general public in promoting adoptions of
animals, and supervises the follow-up of adoption to ensure
responsible ownership. Contacts owners of dogs with
identification, so that they may be reclaimed.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the care, handling, and feeding of
animals in an animal control program, animal hospital, animal
shelter or pound, pet shop, or with an animal breeder, two (2) of
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSE:
Possession of a current and valid certificate as an animal control
officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the problems involved in the administration,
integration, and coordination of agency activities and of
management principles, practices, methods, techniques, and
administrative processes.
Knowledge of the proper procedures used in capturing and caring
for stray and wild animals and birds.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations governing the humane handling of animals.
Knowledge of the proper procedures used in handling and capturing
stray and wild animals and birds.
Knowledge of the varied laws, regulations, and accepted means of
humanely destroying stray animals.
Knowledge of the common communicable diseases of domesticated
and wild animals and the control of these diseases.
Knowledge of the proper care and feeding of impounded animals.
Knowledge of the varied means of destroying stray and wild
animals, and birds painlessly.
Knowledge of the keeping of the essential records.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with members of the
governing body, other public officials, and the general public.
Ability to make plans for the effective utilization of available
funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to see that proper operational procedures are followed
and that desired objectives are achieved.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of
correspondence and budgets and to supervise their execution.
Ability to supervise administrative operations including
financial and personnel records and paper work, the purchase,
receipt, storing, and issuing of equipment, materials, and
supplies; and the collection, analysis, and interpretation of
data as to expenditures, budgets, stores, and other operational
procedures.
Ability to supervise the budgeting of funds and the maintenance
of records showing the expenditure of funds.
Ability to see that proper relations are established and
maintained among the personnel of the agency and the general
public.
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, sound,
accurate, and informative reports containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of extensive
records and files; and to plan, organize, and coordinate work in
situations where numerous diverse demands are involved.
Ability to prepare training sessions for personnel.
Ability to maintain a compassionate attitude towards animals.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of other
employees, provide them with needed advice, guidance, and
instructions, and evaluate their job performance.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 05340 | | L | C | | N/A | 11 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
3/11/1999 |
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