Animal Caregiver Supervisor - Suson Farm

St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Supervisor to manage the health and welfare of animals at a local farm. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing direct caregiving support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in animal care and strong supervisory skills. Join a team committed to animal welfare and contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment for all animals. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in animal care or equivalent training.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily animal operations and staff management.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with health standards.
• Administer breeding and reproduction programs.

Skills

Animal Care

Supervisory Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Veterinary Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Animal Care Certification

Job description

This position will supervise the daily operations of providing for the health and welfare of animals at Susan Farm located within Suson Park.

The typical starting salary range is between $41,600.00 - $49,920.00 hourly, depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and budgetary considerations. We offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. For more details, visit this link.

Essential Function Examples

1. Oversee daily animal operations of staff, including generating work schedules, maintaining cleanliness and health records, identifying animals requiring medical attention, implementing policies, and ensuring procedures comply with regulations.
2. Conduct regular inspections of daily operations to ensure outcomes meet goals.
3. Administer animal breeding and reproduction programs.
4. Adapt practices to ensure the most current approaches to animal health and welfare are implemented.
5. Oversee animal housing, enclosures, supplies, pastures, fencing, including animal sale and transport.
6. Provide direct animal caregiving support services as needed.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum of six years of experience in animal care, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Selection and Appointment

A selection committee will evaluate applicants based on recent and relevant education and experience, answers to supplemental questions, references, and other pertinent information. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for interviews, which will account for 100% of the final grade. Candidates must score at least 70 to be eligible for appointment. After interviews, top candidates will be notified via email to complete a Conviction Questionnaire within 3 days. The top five candidates will be certified to the Department Director for final decision.

All conditional offers are contingent upon passing a drug screening at the County’s expense.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online at this website. We do not accept paper applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

St. Louis County is committed to fair and equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. For more information, contact the Division of Personnel at [phone].

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
[phone]
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
Fax: [phone]
www.stlouiscountymo.gov