Animal Control Services Manager
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Description: City of Hampton, VA is at the momment seeking for Animal Control Services Manager right now, this vacancy will be presented in Virginia. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Under limited supervisions enforces state and local animal control laws and ordinances through the supervision of Animal Control Officers in the field. Directs! implements and administers a variety of animal control services related activities and initiatives and ensures these initiatives are consistent with departmental directives, City policies, ordinances and regulations. Develops a comprehensive program for the effective and efficient delivery of animal control services for the City of Hampton.
Examples of Duties:
- Provides ongoing leadership and develops long range strategic planning for the division. Ensures that marketing, public relations, and outreach programs are effectively accomplished.
- Responds to complaints involving animals. Enforces State and City animal control laws and ordinances. Issues citations and makes arrests in appropriate circumstances. Serves various criminal or civil notices or papers related to enforcement of animal control ordinances. Investigates animal bits and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts with Health Department.
- Pre! pares investigative reports as needed, reviews daily log sheet! s, legal documents and other reports; testifies in court as needed. Prepares recommendations on animal related legislation; ensures proper training and certification of Animal Services personnel; and oversees various animal services contracts.
- Develops policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the Animal Control Services division. Develops effective internal and external strategies to support the delivery of animal control services, ensuring that the division achieves its goals.
- Provides leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive performance reviews to all staff assigned to Animal Control Services. Initiates, recommends, and approves personnel actions such as hiring, training, counseling and disciplining.
- Serves as a resource to help Hampton residents understand and comply with local animal ordinances and state laws. Works with citizens, neighborhood groups and Animal Control Team Leader(s) to identify needs. Develops and impl! ements solutions to animal control issues.
- Creates and implement effective community marketing plans. Provides public education and coordinates special projects regarding animal issues as needed.
- Prepares materials for court hearings, in collaboration with the City Attorneys Office, the Animal Control Team Leader(s) and Animal Control.
- Prepares and is responsible for the annual budget and identifies grant sources, prepares grant applications and administers grants within the City's guidelines.
- Assists with divisions such as the Police Division, Health Department, Fire and Rescue Division, Sheriff's Office and Codes and Compliance with animal problems upon request.
- Attends board meetings and council meetings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Control Management, Law Enforcement Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or! closely related field of study preferred. Minimum of five (5) years wo! rk experience with state and local laws and ordinances related to animal control to include a minimum of three (3) years supervisory and administrative experience. Minimum of three years (3) experience in developing administrative guidelines and implementing programs, policies and procedures. Advanced animal control training such as National Animal Control Association (NACA) Level II or National Cruelty Investigations School required.
Some knowledge of court procedures preferred. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and familiarity with a variety of applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, marketing design and presentation software. Excellent facilitation, public presentation, written and oral communication skills; excellent grant writing skills; excellent leadership skills. Ability to: analyze and interpret laws, codes, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations; prepare reports and judicial documents; communicate effectively both orally a! nd in writing; foster cooperation, goodwill and to work collaboratively with diverse populations; maintain an exceptional level of customer delight with internal and external customers. Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals. Must be able to deal both firmly and courteously with the general public. This position requires work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis and occasional use of standard office equipment.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Virginia and must have a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation which may include a polygraph examination and have the ability to be designated as a Conservator of the Peace. Any person offered employment in this position must successfully p! ass testing for controlled substances. Any acceptable combination of ex! perience and education which qualifies the applicant for this particular position may be considered for the more specific requirements outlined above.
Supplemental Information:
Requires a high degree of responsibility, initiative and the ability to work independently. Extensive contact with City departments and the general public. Considerable travel within the City of Hampton is required. May be required to work non-standard hours to include weekend and evening hours. This is an exempt position.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 01:28:35 GMT
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