Animal Control Director

Hartford, MI

Full Time

Sheriff's Department

Entry Level

Pay Rate: $22.59
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Sheriff, performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical functions in animal control. Including the disposal of stray animals, maintaining records and file reports on animal control activities and performing related work.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Michigan certification as an Animal Control Officer with in one year through MDARD.
Knowledge and ability to care and handle friendly or aggressive dogs and other animals.
Ability to use a variety of animal control equipment, including ketch poles, live animal traps and other equipment as necessary.
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and principals and developing and implementing budgets.
Knowledge of Michigan criminal and civil court system and animal control ordinances as they relate to Van Buren County.
Working knowledge of computers and modern office practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain accurate and organized records.
Knowledge of creating and maintaining Internet websites.
Ability to compile and analyze data and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and have the ability to pay attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public, maintain professional integrity and respect for colleagues and co-workers.
Ability to maintain office confidentiality and handle stressful situations.
Ability to use basic office equipment and learn specialized computer programs.
Ability to use photographic, audio and video equipment.
Ability to use basic hand tools to perform minor maintenance to the animal shelter.
County employees are expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the County.
County employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.
In addition to the above requirements, all County positions require the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Plan and organizes animal control functions, orders supplies and researches applicable laws and ordinances; creates and maintains department computer records/database.
Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals with available resources, plans and organizes workload and supervises subordinate staff.
Handle, care for, and feed animals housed at the animal shelter.
Compile’s animal population in the shelter and licensing data, reports and statistics.
Works with the Sheriff's Office and other officials, as required. Reviews current procedures and recommends changes for better enforcement practices when needed.
Impounds animals pursuant to quarantine orders and voluntary surrenders and arranges for lab tests of animals when appropriate.
Attends a variety of meetings as needed.
Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to animal control activities.
Oversees the activity of uploading shelter animal pictures and social media to the Animal Control website.
Organizes rabies clinics and spay/neuter clinics with veterinarians in Van Buren County.
Operates an animal shelter, overseeing checking animals in, cleaning the shelter and the disposal of unclaimed animals with humane procedures.
Conducts animal census and issues kennel licenses.
Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned kennel worker staff and reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Sells dog licenses as an agent of the County Treasurer and supervises the collection of dog license fees and the issuance of licenses.
Reports to proper agency maintenance issues regarding the shelter.
Supervise the disposal of animals.
Implements presentations regarding Animal Control practices and procedures when requested.
Represents the County at various conferences and meetings when requested and approved.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent, vocational/technical training office management and animal control with two years animal control experience that provides equivalent knowledge skills and abilities. Licensing for ordering purchase of controlled substances and certified euthanasia

Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Preferred five years’ experience in an animal shelter, including progressively greater supervisory experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen. Applicant must complete County application form.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports:              One

Delegation of Work:       May assign work to subordinates as necessary

Supervision Given:        Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel as required.

Reports To:                   Work is performed under the general supervision of the Sheriff’s Lieutenant

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, run and move freely at any time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects of heavy weight and restrain and/or control aggressive animals. The noise level in the work environment may be quiet to extremely loud.

Van Buren County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the county will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Send Applications To:        Van Buren County Administration Building
                                            219 E. Paw Paw Street, Suite 201
                                            Paw Paw, MI 49079

                                            Applications are available from Human Resources Division
                                            Phone:     (269) 657-8230
                                            Website: https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/Jobs.aspx

Van Buren County Government is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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