BARC SHELTER SUPERVISOR (Medical Division)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a BARC Shelter Supervisor (Medical Division) to oversee the Medical Services area and manage a team of technicians. The role includes supervising the intake and adoption processes, wellness clinics, surgery, euthanasia, and related medical procedures within the shelter.

The position requires an associate degree and four years in leadership or administrative roles, plus a valid Texas driver license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; additional education may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Four years of leadership, customer service, or administrative experience required.
• A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with city driving policy required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operations and activities of Medical Services, including Senior Animal Care Technicians (Medical).
• Oversee intake, adoption, wellness clinic, surgery, euthanasia and medical processes; manage policy implementation and budget preparation.
• Maintain shelter management system/database accuracy and daily inventory; coordinate with staff for timely adoptions/rescues.
• Participate in audits, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions; ensure safety and compliance.

Education

Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: BARC SHELTER SUPERVISOR (Medical Division)

Posting Number: 39605

Department: Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Reporting Location: 2700 Evella St., Houston, TX

Workdays & Hours: Sunday - Thursday 9AM - 6PM * Subject to Change

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

Supervises the operations and activities of the Medical Services, including the work of Senior Animal Care Technicians (Medical) in the humane care and sheltering of animals within the facility. Supervises section, schedules and reviews work, and trains and evaluates employees. Interviews job applicants, conducts internal audits and oversees corrective discipline processes; maintains personnel attendance records. Oversees the daily operations of the intake process, adoption process, wellness clinic, surgery suite, euthanasia and medical processes at BARC. Coordinates with other personnel to facilitate adoption/rescue of animals in a timely manner. Ensures accuracy of animal shelter management system/database. Participates in preparation and administration of budget. Ensures accuracy and manages daily shelter inventory. Writes and implements policies and procedures. Participate in making adjustments to meet the revenue needs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. In some cases, the position may require extensive, near-continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than 80 pounds), deep bending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: An Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Additional education beyond the Associate degree level may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement.

Experience Four years of experience in a leadership, customer service, or administrative role, or related experience is required.

Additional experience in an animal care role may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, with a limit of two years.

LICENSE A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

Preferences shall be given to those with the following qualities:

• Must be Euthanasia Certified or obtain an euthanasia certification within one of year of employment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection / Skills Tests Required Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 22

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.