Marshall County Job Description
Animal Control Supervisor
Department: Animal Control Job Code: 951
Reports To: Commission DOT Reference: 379.137-014
Date: December 2007
FSLA: Exempt
Enforce animal control laws and county ordinances. Oversee the county animal control program and
shelter. Supervise assigned staff,
including animal control officers and shelter maintenance staff. Prepare and administer animal control
budget. Develop policies and operating
procedures for department. Conduct
educational programs on proper animal care for schools and civic
organizations. Euthanize impounded
animals when necessary.
A. Supervise animal control program,
staff, and shelter
1. Oversee rabies education and control program
2. Operate/oversee
operation of animal shelter, including care and feeding animals and cleanliness
of building
3. Assign staff to apprehend stray or at-large animals for
impoundment
4. Oversee collection of fees for impounding and sheltering
services
5. Oversee vehicle care and maintenance
6. Establish appropriate policies and procedures for
department operation
B. Enforce animal control laws and
county ordinances
1.
Respond
promptly and investigates complaints of vicious or diseased animals, stray or
nuisance animals, animal abuse, sick, injured, stray or trapped domestic and
non-domestic animals, neglect, abandonment, and barking dogs
2.
Explain
ordinances regarding animal control to the public
3.
Post signs and
distribute flyers and pamphlets as appropriate
4.
Conduct
educational programs on proper animal and pet care for schools and civic
organizations
5.
Respond to
questions and complaints by citizens regarding animals.
6.
Assist the
public in trapping domestic and wild animals
7.
Arrange for
recovery of animals by owners or adoption of strays whenever possible
8.
Arrange for
veterinary care as needed
9.
Euthanize
animals as appropriate
10.
Destroy badly
injured, diseased or biting animals that cannot be captured
11.
Quarantine
animals for observation according to established guidelines
12.
Inspect
kennels and pet shops as required to ensure proper treatment of animals
13.
Investigate
incidents involving dog bites or attacks
14.
Patrol streets
in search of lost or roaming animals
15.
Participate in
capturing and impounding stray, diseased or vicious animals using a variety of
animal control devices and equipment including leash, muzzle, traps, radio and
tranquilizing equipment
C. Prepare reports and maintain records
1. Prepare
reports regarding department activities such as impounded animals, number
euthanized, number recovered by owners, number adopted, etc.
2. Testify as
necessary in abuse or attack cases
3. Establish
and maintain a variety of files, records and reports regarding animal bites,
quarantines, investigations, citations and daily statistics
4. Prepare budget for
animal control department for approval of County Commission
5. Account for funds
collected as fees in accordance with established procedures
1. Knowledge of animal control regulations,
techniques and enforcement
2. Knowledge of the
principles of management and supervision
3. Knowledge of requirements for maintaining an animal
shelter in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
4. Knowledge of county
geography and street and road locations
5. Knowledge of the
techniques of safe handling and maintaining the general welfare of animals
6. Knowledge of the
principles of communication
7. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and
equipment
8. Knowledge of the principles and
practices of bookkeeping and accounting
9. Knowledge of the work hazards associated with animal
control
10. Ability
to read, understand, and interpret codes, laws,
regulations, policies and procedures of animal collection, impoundment,
quarantine and disposal
11. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public,
public officials, and employees
12. Ability
to deal with citizens in a courteous and pleasant manner
13. Ability
to capture, secure, feed, care for, and transport domestic and non-domestic
animals
14. Ability
to establish and maintain a variety of records
15. Ability
to account for money collected and manage departmental budget
16. Ability
to operate a variety of tools, capture equipment, and related gear used for
capture and securing animals
16. Physical
capacity to apprehend animals, including walking, running, crawling, etc.
17. Physical
capacity to load/unload animals into truck and cages
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate plus 5 years
of experience in animal control or veterinary services
or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Other: Valid Alabama Drivers License
Certified
as a Chemical Capture Technician*
Certified
as an Animal Control Officer*
*
Preferred at time of hire but if not, must be obtained within one year
following hire date
This job description should not
be interpreted as all inclusive. It is
intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job
classification. All incumbents may not
perform all the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties
which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related
responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.