Director of Animal Control & Shelter Operations

Stokes County Government; Germanton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stokes County Government seeks a supervising Animal Control Officer to lead daily operations of the Animal Control Department, ensuring the safety of people and animals.

The role involves supervising staff, planning schedules, responding to emergencies, handling vaccination & licensing enforcement, and making decisions for injured or rabid animals. Candidates should have high school graduate or equivalent and be able to obtain certification in animal euthanasia and hold a NC driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and experience in animal control; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Supervisory responsibilities: planning daily work schedule and reviewing employee performance.
• Special requirements include certification in animal euthanasia techniques and valid NC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Animal Shelter Manager to ensure the daily operations of the Animal Control Department function properly.
• Plans subordinate daily work schedule.
• Investigates complaints about stray or rabid animals, euthanizes stray and rabid animals.
• Enforces policies regarding vaccination of dogs and cats.
• Trains and supervises less experienced employees, reviews performance.

Skills

Considerable knowledge of the Animal 1

Ability to train and instruct other 2

Ability to deal tactfully, courteously

Ability to maintain effective working

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Stokes County Government seeks a supervising Animal Control Officer to lead daily operations of the Animal Control Department, ensuring the safety of people and animals.

The role involves supervising staff, planning schedules, responding to emergencies, handling vaccination & licensing enforcement, and making decisions for injured or rabid animals. Candidates should have high school graduate or equivalent and be able to obtain certification in animal euthanasia and hold a NC driver's license.