Animal Services Field Supervisor

Salary: $44,181.67 – $54,122.54 Annually

Location : Mesquite, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 1302313

Department: Animal Services

Opening Date: 10/06/2023

Closing Date: 11/6/2023 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $44,181.67 min – $54,122.54 midpoint annual (Depending on qualifications)

To supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing animal control services within the Animal Services Division; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Manager of Animal Services. Responsible for supervision of the Animal Services Officers and field operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing animal control services within the Animal Control Division. Provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
3. Oversee, direct and perform the care and control of animals including the impound, quarantine, euthanasia and disposal of animals.
4. Conduct education programs including making presentations on public access television, visiting schools and advertising animal care programs in the newspaper.
5. Monitor and maintain records on the number of calls received, code of the call and type of animal picked up; prepare Animal Control statistical reports.
6. Participate in the selection of Animal Control staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
7. Prepare various reports on operations and activities including injury reports, court reports and bite records.
8. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing Animal Control services; implement policies and procedures.
9. Participate in the preparation and administration of the Animal Control budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
10. Respond to and resolve citizen complaints and inquiries.
11. Remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week; respond to emergencies; coordinate and assign work as necessary.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in animal control and care.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Certified as an Advanced Animal Control Officer as issued by the Texas.
• Department of State Health Services is preferred or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• Euthanasia Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Tuesday-Saturday, 8AM-5PM, with on call and rotating duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City’s self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in animal control and care for animals?(Pet Owner, Dog Walker and Pet Sitting can count towards experience and MUST be entered in the comment section as experience.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 year
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years experience

03

Are you seeking a fulltime position?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to respond to a call after hours?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to handle sick, injured and deceased animals?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a fear of any animal including exotic pets and wildlife? If yes, please explain below.

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, explain briefly below:

10

Are you currently certified by the Texas Department of Health as a Basic or Advanced Animal Control Officer or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment?

• No certifications
• I am currently certified as a Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health.
• I am currently certified as a Advanced Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health.

11

Are you currently certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services for Euthanasia Technician or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment?

• Yes
• No, but I have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

12

Are you willing to perform animal euthanasia?

• Yes
• No

13

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question