Salary: $130,286.02 – $195,429.03 Annually
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-00342
Department: Animal Services
Division: Animal Services Administration
Opening Date: 08/08/2023
Closing Date: 9/6/2023 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Summary
This requisition expires on September 6, 2023, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Responsible for long and short-term strategic planning, development of key performance metrics, and directing the work for the City of Denton Animal Services division. Provides highly responsible support with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
- Provide leadership and direction to the Animal Services Division; establish and ensure vision and goals achievement through projects and programs.
- Analyze and evaluate programs and services to meet internal and external stakeholder needs and goals; develop and implement corrective action(s) for program and/or service improvement.
- Review processes and identify areas to enhance productivity through improved work procedures, practices, communication, and accountability; develop and implement corrective action(s).
- Serve as staff liaison to the City of Denton Animal Services Advisory Committee; ensures agendas and associated materials, minutes, and meetings are posted and handled appropriately.
- Facilitate and lead interdepartmental teams to accomplish work program, and/or special project(s) to meet established objectives/goals.
- Participate in individual animal and intendent control; stay abreast of trends on safety management, disease control, and other animal-related programs.
- Research and recommend methods of securing additional financial support for Animal Services initiatives; build capacity for Animal Services programs and projects through fund development and community partnership-building activities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, outside entities, businesses, community groups, and neighborhood groups; serve on committees and workgroups in the community to foster community relations.
- Research, gather data, analyze, and prepare reports, graphs, charts and other materials for internal and external meetings as needed; attends City Council and other board meetings as needed.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
- Select,train,supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Biology, Animal Behavior, Veterinary science or Wildlife or related field; and
- Seven (7) years of experience in business administration, public administration, local government, or related field in animal science; and
- Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience,
OR
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Biology, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Science or Wildlife or related field; and
- Five (5) years of experience in business administration, public administration, local government, or related field in animal services; and
- Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience,
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances and regulations animal management and public safety.
- Knowledge of City of Denton policies, procedures, mission, and goals.
- Knowledge of integrated communications and use in community relations and community engagement.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
- Skill at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
- Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution.
- Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.
- Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
- Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
- Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one.
- Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
- Ability to communication effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view.
- Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s core values.
- Ability to motivate,mentorand manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
- Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
- Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
- Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
SAFETY
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds).
- Environment: Works in an office setting, and with and around animals (including diseased, injured and/or potentially aggressive animals); occasional exposure to increment weather, loud noises, chlorine, or other chemicals; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
- Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
CORE VALUES
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Service-Oriented
- Strategically Focused
- Fiscally Responsible
TOP TIER BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans?
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
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Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest completed level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree or Technical Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
- None of the above
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How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
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- 10 years or more
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How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have as a supervisor?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
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- 5 years to less than 6 years
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- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
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Do you have a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Biology, Animal Behavior, Veterinary science or Wildlife or related field?
- Yes
- No
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If selected yes, please list:
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