ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR 5421

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class has responsibility for the enforcement of ordinances pertaining to animal control within a municipality. Supervision is exercised over a large staff through intermediate supervisors. Work is reviewed through meetings and reports to the department head or deputy. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises Animal Control Officers I and Animal Control Officers II in the enforcement of animal control ordinances;

Prepares annual operating budget;

Maintains a list of veterinarians within a municipality;

Initiates and issues various purchasing requisitions to the Purchasing Department;

Interviews and recommends personnel for hiring to the department head;

Compiles, maintains and submits to department head various reports concerning operations, expenses, veterinarians' reports, types and number of animals which pass through shelter.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Through knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of animal shelter operation; thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of modern office administration; thorough knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; good knowledge of the care, feeding and diseases of common domesticated animals; ability to acquire knowledge of the local ordinances pertaining to animal control; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to delegate authority and to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Possession of a New York State Veterinary Technician license and four (4) years of paid experience in the care and handling of animals in an institutional setting, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate’s Degree in Animal Care or a related field, and four (4) years of paid experience in the care and handling of animals in an institutional setting, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of paid experience in the care and handling of animals in an institutional setting, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of b) and c).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Animal Shelter Supervisor.

R02/06/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive