Animal Control Supervisor

Provo City Corporation • Provo, UT

1d • $31 - $43

About The Position

Provo City is hiring a full-time Animal Control Supervisor to work in the enforcement of animal control codes and statutes. This position has a strict emphasis in animal code enforcement and has responsibility for supervising the Animal Control Officers in the department. Qualified, civic-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One (1) year of experience as an Officer at Provo City or a similar facility/environment OR 2 years of experience in the care and handling of animals.
• A valid, lawful Driver License.
• Must obtain VACOA Tranquilizer Gun Certificate, UACOA Euthanasia Certificate, and Wildlife Handling Certificate during first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to protect public safety and animal welfare.
• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints involving animals, including animal control violations, cruelty cases, animal bites, and suspected rabies.
• Enforce animal control laws by issuing warnings, citations, summons, licenses, and filing court cases; prepare reports and testify in court as required.
• Capture, impound, transport, or dispose of stray, vicious, injured, sick, dead, rabid, or problematic animals and wildlife, including livestock when necessary.
• Utilize animal control tools and equipment, including chemical immobilization and euthanasia agents including handling lethal, controlled, and hazardous substances in accordance with regulations.
• Coordinate operations with the assigned animal shelter and inspect regulated facilities such as pet stores as required.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and personnel actions such as discipline, rewards, hiring, and termination, to ensure efficient and accurate operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and review reports, records, documentation, and case files.
• Manage unit resources, including handling funds, ordering supplies, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and submitting budget, equipment, and supply requests.
• Conduct and support community education and outreach programs and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance
• retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching
• paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
• educational assistance
• competitive pay
• regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market
• free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
• a Provo Library card
• 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED