Position Summary
Plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Animal Welfare Department including oversight and execution of operating and capital budgets, policy evaluation and development; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Animal Welfare.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, environmental science or related field preferred;
and
Nine (9) years of managerial experience preferred;
and
Additional Requirements
Experience in animal services preferred.
Possession of a New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
Open admission municipal shelter experience preferred.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive animal health program
- Principles and practices of biological or animal health program development and administration
- Methods and techniques of enforcing animal welfare ordinances
- Public and animal welfare policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and laws
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administrations
- Modern office methods and equipment including computers
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower staff.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Interpret and explain City policies related to animal control.
- Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
- Identify and respond to sensitive community and organization issues, concerns and needs.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures.
- Prepare administrative and financial reports.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery method and techniques.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
