Field Supervisor, ACO
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 62400 - 62400
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Field Services and Safety Manager the Field Supervisor is responsible for planning organizing and evaluating the activities of Animal Control Officers to ensure alignment with the objectives of Harris County Veterinary Public Health. The Field Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to the Animal Control Officers and may actively participate in field operations as necessary. This position must portray a friendly professional attitude and image at all times.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works with the Field Services and Safety Manager to ensure that state laws and Harris County regulations are properly interpreted and enforced.
- Leads trains develops and evaluates a team of Animal Control Officers.
- Monitors team performance by accompanying them in the field reviewing daily and monthly field statistics and assessing trip reports.
- Handles complaint arbitration as needed.
- Enforces Dangerous Wild Animal and Dangerous Dog regulations by conducting inspections issuing citations as appropriate and verifying that all permits are current.
- Manages various aspects of the field program including but not limited to fleet maintenance and computer updates.
- Performs bite case reviews.
- Acts as the Field Services and Safety Manager in his/her absence.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience in animal welfare veterinary medicine or animal control.
- At least one (1) year of supervisory/team lead experience.
Licensure/Certifications:
- Valid Texas Drivers License.
- Must complete the Department of State Health Services Basic Animal Control Officers Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain that certification.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle difficult people and situations in a professional manner is necessary.
- Must be comfortable working with animals.
- Speaks in a clear and credible manner selecting the right tone for the situation and audience.
- Must have a working knowledge of Chameleon Animal Care Software or the ability to learn within six (6) months of employment.
- Effectively prioritizes multiple tasks/initiatives with advanced organization skills.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission.
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs Innovation Ability to adapt to change.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
- Uses sound judgment.
- Self-motivated.
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity Communication.
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time 40 hrs. per week.
- Other days and hours as needed.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends.
Work Environment:
- This job operates in an animal shelter environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Required field work and travel relative to field supervision and special projects.
Physical Demands:
- This position both sedentary and field based.
- Will require lifting of animals navigating tough environmental conditions bending and standing.
Work Location:
- Harris County Pets: 612 Canino Rd Houston TX 77076
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Vendor Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Construction Experience
- Ecological Restoration
- Industrial Cleaning
- Military Experience
- Security
- Telecommunication
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Cabinet Installation
