Shelter Operations Officer

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking an experienced administrator to lead animal welfare policy and coordination across City Departments, the City Council, the Mayor, and county partners. The role focuses on monitoring budgets, capital programs, and departmental initiatives to improve animal welfare outcomes.

The incumbent will guide program evaluations, propose ordinances, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective welfare improvements and respond to constituent concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field; and
• Seven years of managerial experience in animal sheltering, public affairs, or municipal government.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate animal welfare policy and initiatives to reduce euthanasia and increase adoptions.
• Monitor program success measures and develop new ones as needed.
• Develop and implement action plans to address identified policy problems.
• Review welfare approaches for domestic animals and wildlife and propose improvements.
• Assist in developing proposed ordinances, legislation, orders and rules and assist in implementation.
• Collaborate with animal advocacy groups and stakeholders on welfare issues.
• Oversee capital projects and facility maintenance.

Skills

7+ years management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Public Administration

Major in Communications

Natural or Environmental Science

Job description

Position Summary

Improve, develop and coordinate animal welfare policy and implementation among various City Departments, City Council, the Mayor, Bernalillo County and constituents for the City of Albuquerque resulting in the enhanced welfare of animals. Analyze, monitor ad make recommendations regarding financial and operational aspects of the Animal Welfare Department, including budget development, budget administration capital programs and departmental programs and their administration. Address problems for the City Administration and constituent complaints about animal-welfare issues. Conduct research to develop proposals for improvements and other initiatives within the Animal Welfare Department and assist in the implementation of those proposals. Monitor progress in Animal Welfare Department programs and capital projects by independently tracking records and indicators. Make recommendations for program improvement.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• Develop appropriate animal welfare policy, practices and initiatives to reduce euthanasia, increase pet adoptions and ensure the humane treatment of animals in City shelters.
• Monitor Animal Welfare department program success measures including those in the City’s performance plan and develop new ones as necessary.
• Develop and implement actions plans to address identified policy problems or impediments to implementation in City animal related matters.
• Review approaches and initiatives for the welfare of domestic animals and wildlife including animals cared for or housed by the City and recommend improvements, changes or substitutions.
• Assist in the development of proposed ordinances, legislation, orders and rules for local or state action and assist in implementation when appropriate.
• Collaborate with animal advocacy groups and other relevant stakeholders on animal welfare issues.
• Oversee capital improvement, construction projects and facility maintenance.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of animal welfare.
• May respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, communications, business administration, natural or environmental science; and

Seven (7) years experience managerial experience in the sheltering of animals, public affairs or municipal government.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, smoke, and animals; exposure to computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operate a motor vehicle.