Field Operations Leader - Animal Control

Fayette County Administration; Georgia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

Fayette County Administration seeks a Field Operations Supervisor - Animal Control to lead the animal control team in enforcing ordinances and ensuring humane care in custody and in the field.

The role requires managing staff, coordinating intake and outreach, and supporting shelter operations, including after-hours responses. A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience are expected; a valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Experience consistent with an apprenticeship or 1–2 years in a similar role.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in shelter and field.
• Manage Animal Control Officers: schedule, assignments, on-call.
• Oversee intake procedures; ensure vaccines and exams.
• Respond to citizen calls; investigate cruelty; file reports; issue citations.
• Oversee safe housing and disposition of bite quarantine animals.
• Assist Veterinarian with euthanasia as needed.
• Assess animals with Kennel Supervisor for program participation.
• Coordinate cleaning, disinfection, and animal care duties.
• Operate phone lines; process complaints; dispatch officers; record intakes.
• Prepare rabies specimens and court-related documents; testify in court.
• Train new Animal Control Officers.
• Transport deceased animals for disposal.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and other duties.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fayette County Administration seeks a Field Operations Supervisor - Animal Control to lead the animal control team in enforcing ordinances and ensuring humane care in custody and in the field.

The role requires managing staff, coordinating intake and outreach, and supporting shelter operations, including after-hours responses. A high school diploma and relevant supervisory experience are expected; a valid Georgia driver’s license is required.