Assistant Director - Animal Services - Non-Civil Service

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Assistant Director for Animal Services to lead the management and operations of the department. This role involves ensuring humane treatment of animals, managing budgets, and developing strategies for public safety and animal welfare. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in animal services and strong leadership skills, contributing to the community's well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7 years in animal services or related experience.
• 2+ years of Manager or Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs humane treatment and handling of sheltered animals.
• Oversees department's operating budget and strategic decisions.
• Represents the City at various organizations and events.

Skills

Leadership

Public Safety

Strategic Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Animal related field

Job description

Assistant Director - Animal Services - Non-Civil Service

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A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Assistant Director of Animal Services assists and supports the planning, organization, direction, and the overall management, administration, operation, and maintenance of the Animal Services Department. This position provides leadership to maximize lifesaving while prioritizing public safety and animal quality of life and requires the ability to build a comprehensive strategy to meet department goals, including program and process development, marketing and communication, budget and finance, and data interpretation to effectively guide decisions.

Essential Functions

• Directs and monitors all aspects of the constant humane treatment and handling of sheltered animals.
• Provides professional leadership and direction for an efficient and smooth operation of the shelter and overall Department including administration, shelter, field, and veterinary services; develops and reviews goals and objectives.
• Establishes priorities and assists in overseeing direction for all service delivery elements, animal intake, care, control, and public safety through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available services.
• Oversees general administration of the department including department's operating budget with review of significant variances to resolve budgetary problems; valuates and analyzes monthly management reports to make budgetary recommendations and to make strategic decisions.
• Directs managerial staff which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained.
• Monitors all aspects of shelter care and field operations, including cleanliness, feeding, housing, flow, capacity, and capital construction and design.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of laws, ordinances and policies including OSHA regulations and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Ensures sufficient allocation of resources including responsibility for developing and managing budgets, supervising staff, and writing policies and procedures.
• Identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures, practices, communication, and accountability; directs the overall customer service and quality assurance programs including regular review and follow-up.
• Proposes and oversees capital expenditures and projects including meeting budget timelines.
• Represents the City at local, state, and national organizations and at professional activities to maintain the image of the City and to create public support for departmental programs.
• Represents Department to City Council, Animal Advisory Commission, and other stakeholders.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques used in department management.
• Knowledge of animal management and public safety.
• Knowledge of the principles of public administration.
• Knowledge of principles of personnel management and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.
• Ability to cooperate and work with Media and other news agencies.
• Ability in strategic planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Ability to work with a diversified group of individuals.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  
  

Experience

7 years in animal services, shelter management, shelter medicine, purchasing, public administration or other related experience. 2 plus years of Manager or Leadership experience, can be concurrent.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Animal related field.

An equivalent combination of continued education and/or related experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement.

Salary Range

$114,154.16 - $142,692.70

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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