Kennel Manager bei Broward County, FL

About the Department

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 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description
Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, or animal related field or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment.
Certified Euthanasia Technicians in the State of Florida or be able to obtain the certification within one year of employment.

Preferences
Have (3) years or more experience working in a supervisory role in an animal related field 
One year's experience working with Chameleon.
Bachelor's Degree in Management or animal related field.
Ability to speak and read Spanish. 
Certification as an Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Knowledge of general animal care/health principals and practices.

Additional Information:

This position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.  

Position Duties

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

The key responsibilities of this position are to oversee the safe and humane care and handling of the all shelter pets, maintain overall cleanliness of the animal housing areas in the main and satellite facilities, certify the efficiency and effectiveness of all sanitation processes/protocols, and monitor the inventory of all necessary supplies and equipment. These concepts will include: 
     - Managing the Animal Care team
     - Collaborating with the Behavior and Training Manager on implementation of training protocols, enrichment plans, and playgroups
     - Directly overseeing all Animal Care Supervisors (Kennel) and indirectly supervising all Animal Care Specialists and assigned      volunteers
     - Ensuring proper daily care and handling of shelter animals
     - Creating the weekly staff schedule to include outreach events
     - Managing staff shortages appropriately to guarantee adequate coverage of all assigned areas
     - Reviewing staff work for procedural or administrative accuracy
     - Coaching and mentoring staff, initiating disciplinary action as required
     - Preparing and deliver performance evaluations when necessary
     - Leading team huddles and mitigate staff complaints/issues as they arise
     - Explaining policies and procedures to staff and t he public
     - Managing team's time cards and handle time off requests
     - Recommending and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to improve internal processes and create efficiencies
     - Ensuring accurate entry of animal records in the shelter's software
     - Participating in 'Daily Population Rounds' to monitor the behavioral and medical health of all shelter pets
     - Assisting with pathway planning for all animals
     - Communicating and interacting with other shelter sections and the public
     - Work during Emergency Declarations
     - Performs related work as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Other Qualifications

Competencies

• Decision Quality

• Plans and Aligns

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Communicates Effectively

• Situational Adaptability

County Core Values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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