Forsyth County · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director - Animal Services
New Port Richey, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expForsyth County is seeking an Assistant Animal Services Director to assist with the administration of the Animal Services Program. The role involves overseeing daily operations, budget administration, and community relations to ensure the effective implementation of animal control initiatives and programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees the daily activities of the Division's various functions, including shelter activities, customer service and field operations to ensure compliance with operational objectives for quality and effectiveness
Assists Director with implementation of the SAVE 90% Program by establishing partnerships with pet rescue organizations, community residents, volunteers and other community-based organizations
Assists Director with planning, scheduling, training and supervising the work of employees engaged in a wide variety of animal control activities
Assists with preparation of annual budget by researching and compiling pertinent information
Monitors budget expenditures for all operational activities
Coordinates fleet vehicles utilized within the Division including regular maintenance, accident investigations, repair work and vehicle replacement programs
Assists with reviewing existing practices and procedures to ascertain methods of improving animal capture techniques, as well as investigation and enforcement methods
Reviews and/or prepares cases for prosecution by the County and State Attorney's offices
Assists Director in the monitoring of rabies surveillance activities within the County parameters, including the coordination and implementation of the Oral Rabies Bait Program and any low-cost rabies vaccine clinics that may be implemented
Assists with providing or coordinating initial and follow-up certification training for the Animal Services staff
Instructs personnel in equipment operation and maintenance requirements
Assists Director with interviews and recommendations for hiring, terminations, evaluations and promotion of staff
Responsible for extensive report writing and record keeping duties
Assists Director with analysis of statistical data to determine trends and projections concerning community needs relating to effective animal control and adoptions
Assists with duties and responsibilities associated with activation of the Emergency Operations Center through staffing, coordinating and participating with ESF 17
Performs all other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field and three (3) years' experience in Animal Control, law enforcement, or military field, in either supervisory or progressively responsible position required
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
Must qualify for commission as a notary public within six (6) months of employment
Must have and maintain a working telephone, as employee is subject to call
Must attend and satisfactorily complete State certification in Chemical Capture and as a Euthanasia Technician within one (1) year of employment date
Certification from the Florida Animal Control Officer Association within the first year of employment is required
Ability to physically control highly active/aggressive animals, potentially weighing in excess of 80 pounds, using available equipment
Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, reach and climb frequently
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication
Preferred
Current certification as Animal Control Officer in the State of Florida is preferred
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Florida Sterling Examiner, Malcolm Baldridge Examiner, or Kaizen
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy-back
Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Company
Forsyth County
Forsyth County Government Center is located at 201 N Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Koontz
Chief Information Officer
Joseph Sloop
Forsyth County Deputy CIO
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