What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Supervisor - Animal Rescue & Assistance position at City of Pasadena?
Duties: Responsible for general building cleaning and maintenance, animal feeding, animal health, animal adoption and foster/rescue operations. Instructs, trains, and assists staff with their duties, use of equipment and materials in assigned areas. Assists staff with initial customer questions and/or issues in a timely manner. Assists as directed by the Manager of Animal Rescue and Assistance with interviewing and selection of job applicants. Reviews departmental practices and procedures to ensure efficient and economical use of resources. Recommends personnel changes. Manages work plans and assigns priorities for employees. Oversees operation and maintenance of departmental facilities. Ensures personnel compliance with the State requirements for proper certifications and licensing. Updates Manager of Animal Rescue and Assistance on areas of interest and/or concern. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum of three to five years of Animal Shelter experience with demonstrated skill progression in management. Experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining strategies for customer service. Proficient in all Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and Internet. Valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record. State of Texas basic certified Animal Control Officer or obtain within one year of employment. State of Texas euthanasia certification or obtain within one year of employment.
The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:
- Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
- The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
- Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
- The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
- As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
- Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
- Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
- From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
- From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
- From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
- From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.
Salary : $3,500