What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Manager - ACS position at City of Indianapolis?
Overview
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years of work-related experience and one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. 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 including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration. Must understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control. 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 a related field with three (3) years of work-related experience and one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Certification and training are a plus. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. 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, experience managing and working with union team members is a plus. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must understand operational characteristics and services of animal programs including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration.Must understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control. 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.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have at least three (3) years of work-related experience?
Do you have at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity?
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage the daily operations and services of ACS and coordinate with other agencies and divisions
- Ensures compliance with city ordinances as it relates to the operation of the city animal shelters and laws pertaining to care and treatment of animals
- Supervises and monitors the work of operational team members including kennel shift leaders, adoption coordinator, rescue coordinator and volunteers by explaining practices and evaluating the team members performance
- Coordinates team members scheduling and assignments
- Convenes with Administrator and management team members on division services and operating procedures
- Identifies training needs for team members and supervises or conducts training sessions
- Performs daily inspection of facilities to ensure health and welfare of animals and authorizes treatment of sick, injured and aggressive animals
- Ensures operations are maintained within established budget by reviewing and approving requests for overtime, equipment replacement, supplies, building upgrades, and equipment repairs
- Ensures animals are routed on the most appropriate path to decrease the length of stay at the shelter
- Cooperates with community rescue groups, city elected and appointed officials, and other agencies and divisions, along with the general public.
- Coordinates and consults with the administrator, city elected and appointed officials, and other animal welfare organizations and community groups on development and implementation of strategies to address pet needs in order to responsibly reduce shelter intakes, increase adoptions, and improve animal care
- Euthanizes animals and when necessary, prepares a specimen for the State Board of Health for rabies testing
- Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the animal welfare field
- Prepares regular reports of activity, initiatives, and city shelter population and attends ACS Services Advisory Board and relevant committee meetings
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years of work-related experience and one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. 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 including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration. Must understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control. 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 a related field with three (3) years of work-related experience and one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Certification and training are a plus. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. 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, experience managing and working with union team members is a plus. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must understand operational characteristics and services of animal programs including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration.Must understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control. 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.
All rates are bi-weekly.
2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional
<25-29 $0.058
30-34 $0.083
35-39 $0.099
40-44 $0.132
45-49 $0.223
50-54 $0.363
55-59 $0.600
60-64 $0.795
65-69 $1.329
70 $2.054
Important Perf Update
- For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
- All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.
Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.
Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are
- 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
- 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
- 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
- 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
- 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation
- All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:
Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.
- City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.
Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:
Indiana Public Retirement System
Public Employees' Retirement Fund
One North Capitol, Suite 001
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(888) 236-3544
01
Do you have at least three (3) years of work-related experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $29 - $69
