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Assistant General Manager - Animal Services (DAS - Civil Service)

City of Dallas
$81,127 - $101,409 a year
Dallas County, Texas
Full time
3 weeks ago
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Job Summary

Job Description

Overview
The Assistant General Manager-Animal Services assists in the direction, management, and support of the animal services operations, facilities, and personnel for the City of Dallas.
Essential Functions
Assists, supports, and facilitates the management and oversight of all animal services for the City of Dallas; ensures efficiency, competency, humane animal handling, effective field services, compliance, and professional personnel activities through management of subordinate managers.
2 Works with General Manager to establish and implement short and long range plans, goals, and objectives for the Animal Services division; develops strong schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and coordinates personnel and facility activities to ensure success.
3 Participates in the development and implementation of the budget for the division ensuring all services are funded and supported financially; makes recommendations on budget needs based on previous year analysis and knowledgeable forecasting.
4 Oversees and manages all services compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for animal handling and services; ensures all staff are appropriately trained and educated to perform work and ensures facilities remain compliant with regulatory agencies.
5 Evaluates and reviews program activities; manages field, shelter, personnel, and general animal service evaluation and review; consistently identifies areas of needed improvement and facilitates corrective actions as needed.
6 Determines and identifies needed improvements and makes recommendations to optimize operations and animal services; manages facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure all programs can be administered effectively.
7 Represents the division when needed and communicates with executive stakeholders and staff to share productivity reports and other program success metrics; performs work in the General Manager's Absence
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations for Animal Services and related programs.
2 Knowledge of animal shelter management, personnel management, and other program management.
3 Knowledge of policy and procedural development and implementation.
4 Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
5 Ability to manage activities and direct staff.
6 Ability to facilitate operating goals and objectives for unit.
7 Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
8 Ability to develop and evaluate administrative polices and procedures.
9 Ability to disseminate information through the preparation concise reports.
10 Ability to develop and implement budget and funding.
11 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:
Seven (7) years of experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  • Management of staff and/or program management
  • Developing/maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and/or process improvement
  • Developing/coordinating programs to meet community needs and/or provide social services
  • Coaching/mentoring/training and/or goal setting
  • Inventory management
  • Statistical reporting/monitoring
  • Customer service and/or resolving complaints


AND
  • Two (2) years of animal related field, veterinary clinic, or zoo/aquarium experience; animal shelter experience preferred. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)
AND
  • Two (2) years of supervisory/management experience. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)


EQUIVALENCIES:
  • Associate degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field plus three (3) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • Valid Basic Animal Control Officer certification plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the experience requirements.
  • Valid professional animal shelter/control related training and/or certification(s) from a State or National organization plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of leadwork/supervisory responsibilities will meet the experience requirements.


LICENSE and CERTIFICATIONS:
  • A current valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Must obtain a Basic Animal Control Officer certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) within the probationary period.
  • Must obtain a Euthanasia certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) within the probationary period.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • No felony drug convictions within the last 10 years
  • No animal cruelty convictions.

Salary Range

$81,127.23 - $101,409.04

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Welcome to the City of Dallas!

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Questions? Contact our recruiting departments:

Civil Service - [email protected]
Talent - Acquisition [email protected]
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