General Information
This is responsible supervisory and administrative work in directing the activities of the Animal Shelter.
JurisdictionHiring Range Mobile County $60,164 - $68,070
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in animal sciences or closely related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in animal services operations, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification and obtain Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Certification by completion of the one-year working test period.
Description
For more information, please see Class Specifications | Animal Services Shelter Operations Manager | Class Spec Details
Important Information
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for holidays.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
Benefits
The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
- 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
- 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
- 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
- Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
- Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
- Retirement plans
- Employee Credit Union
- Promotion by competitive exam
- Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
- Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs
01
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
02
Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
03
Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
04
Animal Services Shelter Operations Manager requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. **** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?
05
The Animal Shelter Operations Manager must obtain Euthanasia Certification and obtain Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Certification by completion of the one-year working test period. Do you agree to obtain a Euthanasia Certification and obtain Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) Certification by completion of the one-year working test period?
06
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- High School or GED
- 1 year of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate Degree
- 3 years of college
- 4 years of college
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
- Master's degree
- Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctoral degree
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Can you use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your experience in animal services operations?
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years
08
Do you have a minimum of one year of supervisory experience?
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Discuss in detail your supervisory experience. In your answer, please state the number of employees or volunters you have supervised. If you have no supervisory experience, enter "None" in the blank space below.
10
Please discuss in detail your marketing and advertising experience. If you have no experience in marketing and advertising, enter "None" in the blank space below.
11
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
- I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.
- I am an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)
- I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)
- I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
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Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
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Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
