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Ap'p'RDVAL TO ACCEPT ANIMAL CDNTRDL
FACILITY MAiVAGER JDP DESCRIp'TIDi+J
Dn this the 18th day of November 1996, ~_-pan motion made by
Commissioner Holel~amp, seconded by Commissioner^ Oehler^, the
Co~_~r^t unani~vusly approved by a vote of 5-~-0, to accept the
Animai Control Facility Manager Job Descr^iption as s~_tbmitted.
JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY MANAGER
PAY GROUP: APPOINTED FLSA: EXEMPT
JOB TITLE: MANAGER
OBJECTIVE: To efficiently operate and maintain the county animal control facility.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Commissioners' Court
2. Directs: Oversees duties of Animal Control Facility
3. Other: Works with A.C.O.'s, veterinarians and the general public
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This is a responsible position covering all aspects of the operation and function of the Animal
Control Facility.
EXAMPLES OF WORK•
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls and visitors;
Responds to routine and informational inquires about the services and program(s) administered by
the facility and may be assigned primary responsibility for processing work relating to a specific
function;
Coordinates with A.C.O.'s for inquires about animals at the facility and missing animals;
Responsible for all record keeping required at the facility;
Responsible for all accounting duties and practices of the facility;
Responsible for of preparing regular reports in standardized format(s) on facility activities to be
distributed as required by the various state, county and other entities;
Responsible for personnel; i.e. employment, assigning to duties, and overseeing time sheets;
Reviews supply inventories and operational needs and orders supplies as needed;
May process registrations, compiaints, and requests;
Oversee and may assist in daily cleaning and maintenance of facility;
Assist A.C.O.'s, workers, and public with handling of animals, including euthanasia; and
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABII,ITIES:
Ability to care and work with animals. Knowledge of and ability to apply correct business
English, spelling and arithmetic;; knowledge of an ability to operate modern office equipment;
ability to type accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-
workers and outside agencies; ability to deal effectively with public including hostile and
argumentative people; express ideas clearly; to be self starting and show initiative; organize work
and to be attentive to detail; and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and
to request clarification when needed. Will be required to be able to operate calculator, word
processor, computers and two-way radios.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school graduation or its equivalent with any equivalent combination of experience and
training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to execute work and duties
described.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Honest Bond for handling money.
Valid Texas Drivers License
Texas Department Health Certification for Animal Facility management and euthanasia (may be
obtained after starting work)
PR1'SICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the ability to physically move about including lifting and handling of animals, supplies,
and equipment.
Order N0. ?3715
Approval to accept
P.nimal Control
Facility Manager
Job Description
November 1Q, 1996
Vol. U pg 791