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 Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner of Environmental Control.  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 commissioner;

          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

          Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of paid or volunteer experience in the care and handling of animals in a business or institutional setting.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

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

 

 

R1/23/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive