Animal Services Manager

Animal Services Manager

Salary : $75,194.53 - $107,095.24 Annually

Location : Lewisville, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY2526-00009

Department : Neighborhood & Inspection Services

Position Summary : Responsible for the direction and operational management of the Animal Services division including the animal shelter and field operations. Directs the investigation and enforcement of animal control ordinances. Provides coordination for administrative and technical activities. This position is responsible for planning and organizing workflow, initiating, and implementing policies and procedures, and managing personnel and budget. The position will ensure that the division operates efficiently and effectively, enhancing collaboration across the division, the City and the community.

Essential Functions :

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, procedures and priorities for the animal services division.
• Works with the Department Director to develop the annual budget; monitors budget requests, revenues, expenditures, savings, projections, and oversees donations.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Supports staff and police department in the investigation of animal cruelty reports.
• Supports staff in pursuing dangerous dog cases in accordance with city ordinances and standard operating procedures.
• Oversees staff to handle all concerns regarding the animal services division.
• Issues citations, as needed, for violations of animal services ordinances and appears in court as necessary.
• Organizes and maintains shelter records and files in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Establishes and enforces rules and procedures at the shelter.
• Investigates and enforces rabies control.
• Organizes and coordinates special events related to animal shelter.
• Monitors the receipt of all money received at the animal shelter.
• Oversees the in-house sterilization program including the contract veterinarian and veterinarian technician.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in related field. Every two years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required.

Experience : Five (5) years of related experience in municipal animal services operations; a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience required.

Licenses and Certifications : Animal Control Officer State certification required.

Conditions of Employment : Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class will be allowed ten (10) days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Work Hours : Monday-Thursday 7 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Friday 7 : 30am-11 : 30am

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.