Animal Shelter Manager

Lincoln County, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 69790 - 93793

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Lincoln County Animal Shelter is looking for a new manager to help navigate the new animal shelter changes and to support staff and the community during this exciting time. This person will supervise manage and participate in all aspects of animal services operations. Ensure that proper care and attention is provided to all animals in the shelters custody in accordance with policies procedures and any laws that may apply. As the leader of the shelter this role is also responsible for planning organizing and developing programs within animal services operations.

$69790.00 - $93793.00 annually*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
11% County contribution to 401(k)
County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
$40000 County Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Operational Oversight:
In consultation with the Sheriff and staff develop and implement policies and procedures.
Participate in all aspects of kennel operations including but not limited to customer service transport cleaning purchasing supplies intake outreach adoptions redemptions licensing euthanasia and animal behavior modification and enrichment.

Employee Oversight
Supervise and perform necessary animal services duties

Administrative:
Work closely with veterinarians to develop and implement appropriate disease prevention control and health protocols for the shelter population.
Responsible for preparing and controlling the budget.
Work closely with other animal welfare and community organizations.
Promote the Animal Shelter in a positive direction.
Instrumental in media relations fundraisers and outreach programs.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE

Four-Five years dealing with the public and in the care and handling of animals including but not limited to dogs and cats.

CERTIFICATIONS

Must obtain certificate issued by the State of Oregon to perform euthanasia within one year of employment.

DRIVERS LICENSE

Oregon Drivers License required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge of:

All aspects of animal services operations to include pertinent laws rules and regulations
Animal care and handling as well as the ability to oversee and perform euthanasia

Skill or ability to:

Oversee and perform euthanasia.
Prepare reports budgets and keep records.
Operate motor vehicles.
Convey information ideas and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors colleagues and individuals inside and outside the county using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g. word processing texts emails spreadsheets department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others including supervisors colleagues and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time and follows instructions policies and procedures. Meet productivity standards deadlines and work schedules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work knowledge skills abilities and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Position SummaryLincoln County Animal Shelter is looking for a new manager to help navigate the new animal shelter changes and to support staff and the community during this exciting time. This person will supervise manage and participate in all aspects of animal services operations. Ensure that pro...