City of Indianapolis · 21 hours ago
Deputy Director - ACS (Internal Applicants Only)
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe City of Indianapolis is seeking a Deputy Director for Animal Care Services (ACS) to oversee and manage all aspects of ACS operations. The role involves directing the implementation of strategic plans for animal care and control, ensuring humane treatment of animals, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community welfare.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the care of animals that come under the protection of IACS and ensures their humane treatment
Implements strategies to address pet overpopulation in the city that responsibly reduces intakes, increases adoptions, improves animal care, encourages spaying and neutering, and helps pets stay with their responsible lifelong caretakers
Ensures responsible pet care through enforcement of public compliance with animal care regulations, including nuisance, business and neighborhood services, and animal cruelty laws
Plan, organize, coordinate, review, evaluate, and direct the implementation of programs providing animal care services to the general public and other animal welfare agencies within a consolidated city- county governance structure for the nation’s twelfth largest city, and its environment
Directs, through supervisors, the administration of such programs including, but not limited to, kennel management, adoptions, veterinarian services, animal control, and animal welfare education
Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures relating to animal care programs
Strive to creatively improve means of service delivery by developing a multi-year plan for the direction of overall animal care activities for the city
Responsible for the long-term strategy to achieve the mission toward which it must make and be understood publicly as making--consistent and timely progress
Maintain working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the animal welfare and animal control fields
Works with representatives of other animal welfare organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses, and community groups to develop and implement collaborative programs and services
Provides direction and technical advice and assistance to city agencies, community, and volunteer groups, animal welfare organizations, and the general public
Oversees marketing and publicity for the organization’s activities, programs, and goals
Defines the agency’s role in a variety of health, education and Business and Neighborhood Services initiatives, as well as improving overall quality of life in Indianapolis
Responsible for overseeing the recruitment, employment, direction, management, and discipline of all personnel, both paid team members and volunteers
Ensures job descriptions are developed and regular performance evaluations are conducted
Motivational systems are utilized, and sound human resource practices are in place that abide by local, state, and federal law
Analyzes team member responsibilities and responds to demands for animal care services
Revises existing programs and services and develops new programs and services to meet changing demands
Develops and implements programs intended to change and improve employees provision of service to, and interaction with the public
Communicates agency policy and philosophy concerning provision of service and relationship with the public to agency employees
Participates in, and leads interagency teams formed to develop programs, policies, and solution to specific problems
Maintains a climate which attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people by encouraging career development, continuing education, and professional growth for supervisors, employees, and others who support and promote the mission and goals of the agency
Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices of cash management procedure and inventory control
Aids in the preparation of financial reports, the annual budget, and summaries, submit budgets for approval and monitor compliance of expenditures within approved budgetary constraints
Determines staffing needed to provide adequate service delivery throughout the city
Develops constructive working relationships with union representatives regarding contractual obligations, union grievances, and staff accountability
Understands and implements operational compliance with current federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and guidelines that affect operations
Oversees record keeping practices for legally compliant adoptions, staff personnel files, budgetary accountability, and all other functions
Maintains official records and documents
Develops detailed familiarity with and educates and exhibits strong compliance with internal policies and procedures, which may be subject to audit both within and from outside the City of Indianapolis
Must maintain confidentiality at all times This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting Principles, Finance Management, or a related field with five (5) years of experience relevant work experience
A minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity
One (1) year of related work experience may be substituted for each year of education in lieu of a degree
Must possess excellent communication skills both orally and written, with a proven ability to communicate and interact with key stakeholders
Must possess a willingness to work in a collaborative manner with stakeholders to reduce animal intake rate, lower euthanasia rate, and decrease animal neglect and cruelty in the community
Must have a basic knowledge of state and local animal laws and ordinances and search and seizure issues
Must be compassionate and genuinely interested in all animals welfare
Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during crisis events in an emotionally charged environment
Must have proven management skills demonstrating and illustrating the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members
Must have previous experience in an environment in which team members are represented by a union
Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in kennel management or management of an animal care facility is preferred
Four (4) years in a supervisory position with transferable skills such as law, veterinary medicine, business, public administration, or other related field
Company
City of Indianapolis
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County offers an amazing array of career opportunities with more than 400 job titles and 37 divisions to choose from.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.98MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
2023-05-25Grant· $0.97M
2022-09-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Candace Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Dawn Sykes Randle
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-04-07
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