Supervising Animal Care and Control Officer - Care

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Supervising Animal Care and Control Officer - Care

Salary

$54,157.00 - $65,030.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20242339032LSDM

Department

General Services

Opening Date

11/19/2024

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Under general supervision, provide customer service and supervise animal care operations activities including compliance with City and State laws governing the restraint, licensing, vaccination, impoundment, care, and quarantine of animals.

Examples of Duties

• Assign responsibilities, prepare shift schedules, coordinate work, and ensure coverage when employees are unavailable or unable to perform work.

• Provide clear direction, set priorities, build in accountability, and monitor to track performance.

• Interview, hire, orient, and train Animal Care Technicians and Animal Shelter Assistants.

• Conduct annual reviews, set performance goals, and provide feedback and coaching to meet goals and develop staff skill levels.

• Instruct new personnel in the policies, procedures, and general operations of animal care and control.

• Prepare accident reports, recommendations for disciplinary actions, and responses to citizen complaints.

• Explain departmental policies and interpret laws, ordinances, and procedures for subordinate staff and the public.

• Monitor work activities of Animal Care Technicians and Animal Shelter Assistants.

• Review all work records and activity reports to ensure accuracy and proper filing.

• Perform euthanasia of sick, injured, or unclaimed animals ensuring humane, safe, and proper procedures are employed.

• Ensure basic vehicle, equipment, building, and incinerator maintenance tasks are performed in a timely manner.

• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring of operational expenditures.

• Prepare daily cash reconciliation report.

• Monitor the radio and telephone systems to maintain full communication with Animal Care Technicians, Animal Shelter Assistants, Veterinarians, other agencies, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation or G.E.D.

• Three (3) years of experience in a municipal animal care facility or a related position.

Supplemental Information

TIER 1 POSITION COMPETENCIES:

Analytical/Assessment Skills

• Describe factors affecting the health of a community (e.g., equity, income, education, and environment).

• Use quantitative and qualitative data.

• Describe assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs, public libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs).

Policy Development/Program Planning

• Contribute to implementation of organizational strategic plan.

Communication Skills

• Identify the literacy of populations served (e.g., ability to obtain, interpret, and use health and other information; social media literacy).

• Communicate in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).

• Suggest approaches for disseminating public health data and information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters, journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood gatherings).

• Convey data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, and letters).

• Describe the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.

Cultural Competency Skills

• Describe the concept of diversity as it applies to individuals and populations (e.g., language, culture, values, socioeconomic status, geography, education, race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, profession, religious affiliation, mental and physical abilities, and historical experiences).

• Describe the diversity of individuals and populations in a community.

• Describe the ways diversity influences policies, programs, services, and the health of a community.

• Address the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.

Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

• Engage community members (e.g., focus groups, talking circles, formal meetings, key informant interviews) to improve health in a community.

• Provide input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.

Financial Planning and Management Skills

• Operate programs within budget.

• Describe how teams help achieve program and organizational goals (e.g., the value of different disciplines, sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives; scope of work and timeline).

• Motivate colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., participating in teams, encouraging sharing of ideas, respecting different points of view).

• Use evaluation results to improve program and organizational performance.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

• Describe ways to improve individual and program performance.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 08/03/2023

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Junior High

• High School or GED

• College Degree or Higher

  02

  How many years of experience do you have in a municipal animal care facility do you have?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four or more

  03

  How many years of Supervisory experience do you have?

• None

• One

• Two or more

  Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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