All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration

after the Friday, January 30, 2026 closing date.

Animal Control Supervisor: Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the animal shelter including animal control field services, shelter services, staff and volunteers.

Plans and directs the daily operations of the animal shelter.
Schedules, directs, and inspects the work of staff and volunteers.
Ensures that procedures are carried out to maintain public safety and health, and that the animals in the shelter receive proper care and treatment.
Receives, investigates, and answers complaints regarding stray, wild, or owned animals that were reported at large, injured, or abused.
Patrols streets or other locations to check for animals running at large, licenses, and vaccinations; rescues trapped, lost, or injured animals and investigates animal abuse complaints in the field; returns animals to owners.
Prepares, completes, checks and maintains appropriate reports and records; prepares monthly and annual reports to comply with State requirements.
Monitors compliance with local and State codes, laws and regulations pertaining to the humane treatment of shelter animals.
Ensures compliance and maintains all regulations required to pass routine and follow up inspections under the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Animal and Food Industry Services Office of Animal Care and Emergency Response.
Completes and maintains compliance with the annual State Veterinarian Animal Control Officer Training report.
Authorizes vet treatment for injured/sick animals in custody.
Plans and conducts City rabies clinics with local Health department and works with local Humane Society groups; assists in the development and administration of public education programs, attends community meetings and makes presentations.
Maintains animal control equipment and surveillance over animals confined to the animal shelter.
Updates and maintains all forms used at the animal shelter.
Addresses public and professional inquiries.
Other duties as required.

High School diploma and five to less than seven years directly related experience or
Two years of college or Associate's Degree and three to five years directly related experience or
A Bachelor's Degree with at least two years directly related experience or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess or be able to obtain all required certifications deemed necessary within a specified period of time; Animal Control Officer certification is desirable.

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough or difficult surfaces; recurring stooping, climbing or walking; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 25 pounds and may require occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds. The work may require specific, but common physical characteristics and abilities such as mobility and dexterity.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations, and traffic signals are minimally required.

Colonial Heights, City of (VA) jobs

Animal Control Supervisor