Animal Services Administrator

Position Summary

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Our recruitment brochure provides an in-depth look at our organization, the Animal Services Division, and the benefits of joining our team. For more information, click the link above to access the brochure. The position is open until filled with priority review of candidates by January 30, 2025.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $63,682.22-$71,015.32, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $90,698.91, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.

Position Summary:
Coordinates and directs operations 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. Oversees the in-house sterilization program including the contract veterinarian and veterinarian technician. 

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 

• 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 control division.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; 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.
• Oversees staff to handle all citizen complaints regarding the animal control division.
• Issues citations, as needed, for violations of animal control ordinances and appears in court as necessary.
• Organizes and maintains shelter records and files.
• 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.
• 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: Three (3)years of related experience in animal services operations; Supervisory experience required.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

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 Drivers 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) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:  City and State ordinances and laws concerning animal control; the care, handling and breed identification of animals.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to deal with citizens and employees in stressful situations.
• Ability to handle animals.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership, assign responsibility, and follow through on jobs to completion.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following city policies.

Skills: Skilled in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, internet, and Google products. Must possess skills in personnel supervision, training, and in coordinating operations for assigned area of responsibility.


Other Physical Requirements: Ability to perform manual labor and to work in adverse conditions when required.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am -- 5:30 pm; Friday 7:30 -- 11:30 am.