JPAWS DIVISION SUPERVISOR (6613)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government seeks qualified candidates to establish an employment list for four vacancies in the Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services. The role supervises Humane Officers, oversees investigations and impounding, and coordinates pet transports and care programs to ensure humane treatment.

This essential position involves training staff, supporting court duties, and leading enrichment and care initiatives, with preference for drivers licensed to operate parish vehicles.

Qualifications

• One year and six (6) months of paid work experience in a Jefferson Parish classification providing administrative support.
• One year of paid work experience in a supervisory capacity at an animal facility overseeing operations.
• Two years of paid work experience in investigating animal-related complaints and coordinating logistics.
• Associate’s degree or 15+ credit hours in Animal Health Care, Animal Behavior/Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Humane Officers and veterinary-related activities while ensuring safety and welfare of animals.
• Coordinates promotions, transports, and enrichment programs for improved animal health and adaptability.
• Directs staff training, court duties support, and animal care operations as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative support

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or coursework in Animal Health Care/Behavior/Policy

Job description

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL FOUR (4) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON PROTECTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICE AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Under general direction of the Director and depending on the specific vacancy, this classification may supervise subordinate staff of Humane Officers engaged in the investigation of complaints and impounding of stray, uncontrolled, or diseased animals. It may be responsible for the supervision of promoting and facilitating pet transports/transfers. May supervise the developing and implementing of enrichment and training programs to improve animal health and adaptability. Depending on the vacancy, the employee may supervise JPAWS Care Attendants and be responsible for departmental functions related to animal care, and staff management. Employees in this classification perform supervisory and administrative work. Supervises the daily operations of the JPAWS facility, ensuring humane treatment, safety, and welfare of all animals under the care of JPAWS. Position is responsible for training, guiding, and directing officers, and assisting with court duties, as well as animal related activities. Directly leads, develops, oversees and evaluates the animal behavior and enrichment teams and processes to ensure an exceptional experience for the animals in the organizations care. Performs related work as required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; PLUS, one (1) year and six (6) months of paid work experience in a classification within the Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services department providing administrative support.
2. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS, one (1) year of paid work experience in a supervisory capacity at an animal facility overseeing facility operations, animal control, animal transportation logistics, emergency management, or veterinary medicine.
3. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS, two (2) years of paid work experience in one of the following: (i) investigating animal-related complaints and collecting stray, uncontrolled and/or diseased animals, (ii) coordinating transportation schedules, conducting animal transfers, creating rescue partnerships, and/or managing logistics, (iii) the care and handling of animals in a veterinary setting, performing complete intakes, and/or administering medications and vaccines.
4. Possession of an Associate’s degree or major coursework (the successful completion of at least 15 credit hours) from an accredited college or university in Animal Health Care, Animal Behavior/Science, Animal Policy and Advocacy, Humane Leadership, or a closely related field.