Manager – Shelter Placement

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Manager – Shelter Placement

Salary

$60,424.00 Annually

Location

Animal Care Services, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08268

Department

Animal Care Services

Opening Date

03/28/2024

Closing Date

6/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Position Responsibilities

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the administrative direction, planning, managing, and administering the programs and activities of kennel and adoption services for ACS. Incumbent in this position will coordinate the assigned activities with other city and county agencies and divisions. Incumbent will provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Administrator including assisting the Administrator in refinement and implementation of a strategic plan for the promotion of animal care. The incumbent in this position must utilize independent judgment in different areas of the division. The incumbent's other actions are dictated by established policies and procedures, civil and criminal laws, and the codes established by the city and county. The incumbent in this position will be on call 24-hours a day all year. Position reports to the Administrator Operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Five (5) years of relevant experience. Must be able to effectively respond to calls for services; recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; manage potentially dangerous animals in a safe manner; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during a crisis event in an emotionally charged environment. Must be compassionate in all areas of the animal welfare. Must have proven management skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must understand operational characteristics and services of animal programs, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration. Must adhere to state and local laws, codes, regulations, and occupational hazards. Must have great communications skills both orally and written and be able to adapt to different tones and messaging to meet the needs of different audiences in different settings. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions. Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field. Five (5) years direct experience