ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT MANAGER
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $82,342 - $87,672/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
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- governmentjobs.com
About this role
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: BARC DIVISION EMPLOYEE Only
Job Classification: ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT MANAGER
Reporting Location: 2700 Evella
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 05:30 PM* *Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Manages operations, develops and implements policies and procedures, and evaluates division performance.
•Oversees payroll, personnel and purchasing procedures and policies for the division.
•Leads, develops and evaluates subordinates. Interviews job applicants and counsels employees
regarding division procedures/policies and disciplinary actions.
•Develops and manages financial operations for the section, including budget planning, revision,
Integration, and oversight and expenditure control.
•Investigates and responds to special requests and complaints from the general public that exceed the authority of subordinates.
•Researches and develops responses to inquiries from external organizations.
•Coordinates activities with other departments, agencies, and community groups.
•Prepares reports on division operations and coordinates special projects, including planning, research, presentations and promotions.
•Confers with legal department on legal actions and appears in court when needed.
•Reviews and recommends changes to city ordinances and state laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, Business Administration or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of animal control experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Experience as a Senior Animal Control Officer or an Animal Control Supervisor may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.
CERTIFICATION
State of Texas Animal Control Certification.
LICENSE:
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in animal shelter operations and knowledge of local, state, and national animal laws and best practices
- Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective relationships with animal shelters, community partners, other governmental organizations and the community at large
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer a skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
This position is subject to random drug testing if a promotional position; candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 27
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-7238).
If you need special services or accommodation, call. (832/393-7238) (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Benefits
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Retirement pension
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year
- 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
- Compensable Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
- Professional development opportunities
- Transportation/parking plan
- Section 125 pretax deductions
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- High School Diploma
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree or beyond
- None of the Above
- 5 or more years of experience
- 4 years to 5 years of experience
- Less than 4 years
- No experience
- Yes
- No
- BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook
- INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook.
- ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar
- EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (Vlookup, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook
- I have no experience in working with Microsoft Office Products
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- 8+ Years of experience as a senior Animal control officer or Animal control Supervisor.
- 6+Years of experience as a senior Animal control officer or Animal control Supervisor.
- 4+Years of experience as a senior Animal control officer or Animal control Supervisor.
- No Experience senior Animal control officer or Animal control Supervisor.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby StHouston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/