Animal Shelter Supervisor

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth's Code Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Supervisor for Henry’s Shelter within Animal Care and Control. You will oversee daily shelter operations and support the care, safety, and well-being of sheltered animals, while guiding shelter staff, volunteers, and community partners.

You will lead by example, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and that a compassionate, organized, and safe environment is maintained for both animals and people.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in animal control, code compliance or enforcement, or building/construction trades.
• Four years of experience in animal control/field operations, code compliance, building trades, zoning, or related heavy equipment operations, with one year in a supervisory role.
• Must obtain Animal Control Officer Basic Certification within six months of hire.
• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including time review, prioritization and assignment of work; conducts evaluations; ensures training and policy adherence; maintains a safe work environment; handles hiring decisions or recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints; supports local, state, and federal enforcement; collaborates with other departments to provide excellent customer service.
• Reviews and analyzes reports to develop new programs and processes to increase departmental efficiency; develops educational and training programs; creates documents for external dissemination.

Skills

Valid Texas driver's license

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED with specialized training

Job description

Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, September 29, 2026

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Code Compliance Supervisor position is available with the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance, Division of Animal Care and Control at Henry’s Shelter. This position will focus on overseeing the daily operations of the animal shelter while supporting the care, safety, and well-being of shelter animals in addition to providing support to the staff. The Animal Shelter Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to shelter staff, volunteers, fosters, and community partners while ensuring that shelter policies, procedures, and animal care standards are consistently followed.

Our Animal Care and Control department relies on hundreds of dedicated staff, volunteers, fosters, and community partners who work together to provide compassionate care and support for animals in our community. As our shelter continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual who can lead shelter operations, strengthen team performance, promote excellent animal care, and help create a safe, organized, and positive environment for both animals and people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Texas driver's license
• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in one or more of the following fields: animal control, code compliance or enforcement, or building/construction trades
• Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following disciplines: animal control/field operations, code compliance (direct code enforcement of field inspection), building or construction trades, zoning, or related heavy equipment operations, or operating motorized heavy equipment including one year of administrative and supervisory experience
• Must be able to obtain an Animal Control Officer Basic Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services within six (6) months of hire
• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of municipal/city animal shelter experience
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal health knowledge

The Animal Shelter Supervisor job responsibilities include:

• Supervises staff, which includes reviewing time, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Responds to inquiries and complaints; provides information to neighborhood associations and community members; responds to internal and external customer service requests; provides support for local, state and federal enforcement agencies; and works closely with other departments to provide outstanding customer service
• Reviews and analyzes reports to develop new programs and processes to increase departmental/program efficiency and effectiveness. Develops educational and training programs; and creates documents for external dissemination to promote program engagement

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

When assigned to Animal Care & Control: Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.