What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Superintendent position at Florence County SC?
Job Description
The Operations Superintendent is responsible for managing assigned teams in promotion of animal adoptions, rescues and community programs.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises and assists assigned teams in various outreach programs to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Manages facility population, intakes and outcomes.
- Seeks new relationships to promote positive outcomes for animals
- Conducts regular walk throughs of the facility to observe, evaluate, and report any abnormal conditions or bahaviors of the animals.
- Coordinates with Animal Care Supervisor to ensure proper documentation and observations of animal inventory.
- Coordinates with Project Coordinator and Adoptions Specialist to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of their programs.
- Greets and assists the public in reclamation of pets and potential adoptions.
- Intake animals from the public and assist intaking animals from officers.
- Performs behavioral and health evaluations of all animals in the facility.
- Cleans and sanitizes kennels, provides fresh water and feeds animals as needed.
- Administers medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed.
- Maintains accurate medical records and documentaion of all healthcare provided to animals.
- Assist team members when needed to ensure efficency and productivity with all programs such as Adoption, Rescue, and our TNR program.
- Works after hours and weekends as assigned, including during on-call rotations and scheduled events.
- Monitor supply inventories and alerts supervisor of low stocks.
- Transports animals to and from rescue agencies, veterinarian offices, and clinics.
- Schedules euthanasia with the Animal Services Director and/or other team members.
- Performs and assists with humane euthanasia, following proper procedures and adherence to protocols.
- Prepares euthanasia reports for submission to SC DHEC.
- Supervises inmates in their daily activities, ensuring safety and adherance to protocols.
- Prepares euthanasia reports for submission to SC DHEC.
- Supervises inmates in their daily activities, ensuring safety and adherance to protocols.
- Evaluates and recommends animals for potential adoption.
- Interacts professionally with the public, co-workers, inmates, rescue groups, veterinarian, and adoption partners.
- Operate equipment to spray for mosquitos when needed.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Take and uploads photos and videos of adoptable animals to websites and social media platforms.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software systems.
- Attend training sessions, classes, and conferences as required to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs all other related duties as required.
Qualifications: Education and Work Experience
- Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Professional experience working with animals preferred.
- Requires S.C. Driver’s license.
- Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.
- Must obtain a category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.- Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
- Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.
Company Description
Vision
Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.
Mission
Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.
Benefits
- South Carolina Retirement System
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Onsite Employee Health Clinic
- Onsite Employee Workout Facility
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Discounted rates at local fitness facilities