Animal Resources

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Associates degree in a field of study related to animal welfare or business administration and two years' experience in animal welfare or four years' experience in animal welfare or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
- A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
- As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances.- Must successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA within six (6) months of date of hire.

**Position Summary**:

- This is highly responsible supervisory work coordinating the daily activities of Animal Resources & Care employees.
- An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for taking initiative; improving morale; assisting and educating citizens, staff and volunteers about County-wide ordinances and departmental procedures for adoptions, reclaims and pick-ups; generating ideas for continuous process improvement, working collaboratively with internal and external partners; leading, scheduling and training the diverse staff assigned and maintaining vehicles, the kennel, and grounds.
- Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

**Examples of Duties**:

- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
- Exudes a positive customer service focus.
- Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
- Leads the diverse Animal Resources & Care staff offering guidance, training and support in an accountable, approachable and professional manner.
- Determines work procedures and schedules; issues instructions and assigns duties; reviews work; recommends personnel actions; and conducts performance reviews.
- Conducts daily inspections to ensure assignments are completed in accordance with work schedules and shelter protocols.

Builds strong working relationships with department staff, County departments, animal welfare partners and other local and state partners.
- Professionally represents the Department to elected officials, citizens and other County departments both verbally and in writing.
- Formulates standard operating procedures, plans, and budgets for maximum efficiency of shelter operations.
- Manages the department's budget and resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship; monitors budget expenditures for shelter activities.
- Implements appropriate procedures and makes recommendations for department-wide procedures.
- Responsible for the supervision of daily animal care operations provided by shelter staff to include proper feeding and watering of all animals, sanitation of kennel and cages, and humane treatment of all animals; ensuring appropriate exercise and enrichment is conducted for animals and administering necessary grooming and hygiene activities.
- Coordinates medical and animal health needs with veterinary staff.
- Monitors flow of animals through shelter from intake to adoption, rescue, or euthanasia.
- Assists staff with euthanasia duties; establishes and maintains controls over medications utilized; and ensures disposals are in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations.
- Monitors animals in quarantine.
- Participates in Emergency Operations Center activations.
- Actively engages volunteers to support lifesaving and community programs.
- Maintains all animal records for the department.
- Ensures shelter building, work and office areas, equipment and grounds are maintained in good, operable conditions to assure efficient operations and safety for animals, staff, and general public.
- Establishes and enforces guidelines and protocols for a safe work environment; models safe working practices and ensures staff complies with personal prote