Jpaws Divison Supervisor (6613)

Jefferson Parish • West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Director and depending on the specific vacancy, this classification may supervise subordinate staff of Humane Officers engaged in the investigation of complaints and impounding of stray, uncontrolled, or diseased animals. It may be responsible for the supervision of promoting and facilitating pet transports/transfers. May supervise the developing and implementing of enrichment and training programs to improve animal health and adaptability. Depending on the vacancy, the employee may supervise JPAWS Care Attendants and be responsible for departmental functions related to animal care, and staff management. Employees in this classification perform supervisory and administrative work. Supervises the daily operations of the JPAWS facility, ensuring humane treatment, safety, and welfare of all animals under the care of JPAWS. Position is responsible for training, guiding, and directing officers, and assisting with court duties, as well as animal related activities. Directly leads, develops, oversees and evaluates the animal behavior and enrichment teams and processes to ensure an exceptional experience for the animals in the organizations care. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Requirements

• Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Paris; PLUS , one (1) year and six (6) months of paid work experience in a classification within the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services department providing administrative support.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS , one (1) year of paid work experience in a supervisory capacity at an animal facility overseeing facility operations, animal control, animal transportation logistics, emergency management, or veterinary medicine.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS , two (2) years of paid work experience in one of the following: (i) investigating animal-related complaints and collecting stray, uncontrolled and/or diseased animals, (ii) coordinating transportation schedules, conducting animal transfers, creating rescue partnerships, and/or managing logistics, (iii) the care and handling of animals in a veterinary setting, performing complete intakes, and/or administering medications and vaccines.
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or major coursework (the successful completion of at least 15 credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Animal Health Care, Animal Behavior/Science, Animal Policy and Advocacy, Humane Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate staff of Humane Officers engaged in the investigation of complaints and impounding of stray, uncontrolled, or diseased animals.
• Supervise the promotion and facilitation of pet transports/transfers.
• Supervise the development and implementation of enrichment and training programs to improve animal health and adaptability.
• Supervise JPAWS Care Attendants and be responsible for departmental functions related to animal care, and staff management.
• Supervise the daily operations of the JPAWS facility, ensuring humane treatment, safety, and welfare of all animals under the care of JPAWS.
• Train, guide, and direct officers.
• Assist with court duties, as well as animal related activities.
• Directly lead, develop, oversee and evaluate the animal behavior and enrichment teams and processes.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree