ANIMAL CONTROL DIRECTOR
About The Position
The Animal Control Director performs supervisory work and participates in the control of animals and protection of people and animals. The role captures and confines stray and rabid animals and enforces regulations concerning animal vaccination, licensing, and control. Supervisory duties include planning daily work schedules, resolving difficult situations, reviewing employee performance, and handling discipline. Independent judgment and initiative are required when determining appropriate actions for injured and vicious animals. The position requires tact, courtesy, and firmness when dealing with the public. The employee works under the general supervision of the County Manager and is evaluated through observation and review of records. Work involves some risk when handling rabid or vicious animals and exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, vibrations, loud noise, scaffolding and high places, confined spaces or crawl spaces, and atmospheric conditions such as carbon monoxide or dust. Animal control work is also subject to OSHA bloodborne-pathogen standards.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of the Animal Control Ordinance and related state regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of methods for capturing and handling animals.
- Working knowledge of animal care.
- Working knowledge of signs of rabies.
- Ability to prepare routine records and reports.
- Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and firmly with the public.
- Ability to train and instruct other employees.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- High school graduation and experience in animal control, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to obtain certification in animal euthanasia techniques.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
- Ability to perform basic life functions including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Visual acuity for capturing animals and caring for wounded animals.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Animal Shelter Manager to ensure the daily operations of the Animal Control Department function properly.
- Plan daily work schedules for subordinate employees.
- Investigate complaints about stray or rabid animals and euthanize stray and rabid animals.
- Enforce policies regarding vaccination of dogs and cats.
- Care for wounded animals and transport sick or injured animals.
- Patrol in a county-owned vehicle to locate unvaccinated or troublesome stray animals, and use suitable techniques to capture and confine animals.
- Destroy diseased, vicious, and unclaimed animals in the prescribed manner.
- Assist in preparing an annual budget recommendation and supporting information.
- Receive emergency calls at night, on weekends, or on holidays as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining shelter cleanliness and feed and care for impounded animals.
- Train and supervise less experienced employees and review subordinate performance.
- Use firearms, including rifles, only when necessary for humane euthanasia of animals or to address an immediate threat to public safety, in accordance with applicable laws, County policies, and established safety procedures.
- Keep daily records of activities.
- Perform related tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
