Animal Care Manager Management Analyst II
Animal Care Manager Management Analyst II
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$ 67425 - 112377
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Fairfax County Animal Services is seeking a dynamic and forwardthinking leader to join us as the Animal Care Manager for the Michael R. Frey Campus on West Ox Road in Fairfax VA. If youre passionate about advancing animal welfare through innovative programs thrive in a collaborative environment and have experience leading and developing dedicated animal care teams this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in supporting the wellbeing of pets and the community we serve and be part of an exciting period of growth at the shelter. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact on both animals and their families we want to hear from you! Please visit our website here.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Creates and effectively implements progressive programs policies and procedures related to the care and movement of animals in the care of the shelter.
- Works with the animal care supervisor to oversee kennel operations and ensure effective professional and humane management of all kennel areas and all animals at the shelter including supervision training evaluation certification and development of animal caretakers and development of effective caretaker teams.
- Builds a comprehensive orientation program for caretaking staff and ensures staff understands acknowledges and complies. Implements the organizations strategic plan and works to ensure continuous improvement regarding compassionate and humane care of animals; support and mentoring of caretaking staff; efficiency of animal care operations in support of overall department goals and operations; and customer service and community relations.
- Acts as liaison with contract veterinarian regarding Shelter pets.
- Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement based on evolving industry best practices.
- Monitors and manages all inventory for kennel operations.
- Serves as facility manager.
- Ensures compliance with all county and state guidelines and requirements.
Works under the direction of the Animal Shelter Director and Deputy Director Director of Operations.
This position performs in the assigned functional area of animal services management.
Note: This role requires flexibility as it may involve working varying shifts and/or being reassigned to different department facilities as needed. The schedule may include evenings weekends and occasional holiday availability.
Salary: The salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint $67425.90 to $89901.76 of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.
- Performs a widerange of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
- May supervise administrative and paraprofessional staff;
- Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes activities and outcomes;
- Plans develops and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
- Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
- Serves as the pointperson and liaison within the department and with central county
- departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
- Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.
- Knowledge of the mission goals and objectives of the organizational unit program or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
- Knowledge of the principles practices and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g. personnel budgeting and financial management contract administration and management);
- Knowledge of the principles practices and techniques governing management organization operations and programmatic services;
- Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
- Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store manipulate analyze and present data;
- Ability to train lead and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for Any combination experience and training equivalent to)
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Valid drivers license (Required at the time of application)
- Professional Dog TrainerKnowledge Assessed (CPDTKA) credential from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is required within 12 months of employment with recertification every 36 months.
- Fear Free Shelter Certification is required within three 3 months of employment with recertification as required.
- Virginia Humane Euthanasia Competency Certification is required within six 6 months of employment with recertification required every 36 months.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- A minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
- A minimum of three years of experience working in an animalrelated capacity.
- Demonstrates an understanding of progressive animal welfare best practices.
- Experience using Microsoft programs and sheltering data management software.
- Experience handling animals in unfamiliar environments such as a shelter or veterinary practice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Create materials and operate equipment necessary to complete work tasks.
Visual acuity to read standard text and data on a computer monitor.
Drive county or personal vehicle to travel throughout Fairfax County and other jurisdictions to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
Engage with residents businesses visitors staff volunteers and others in person via email and over the phone.
Deliver presentations and/or testify in person and virtually. Maneuver safely in kennels dog play yards cat rooms small animal room offsite events etc.
Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a casebycasebasis).
Must have current preexposure rabies vaccination or obtain within three 3 months.
Must not have allergies to animals or animalrelated supplies (e.g. hay peanut butter etc. that would interfere with the ability to work in an animal care environment.
Safely handle move and restrain animals of various species sizes conditions and temperament.
Walk stand sit bend kneel stoop crawl climb stairs and be comfortable doing these activities for extended periods of time; lift carry and move up to 50 pounds; use hands to grasp handle and feel; and talk see and hear.
Work a varied schedule including early mornings evenings weekends and occasional holidays.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Requisition 2500612
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
