SUPERVISING ANIMAL SERVICES FIELD MANAGER Job Specifications Class Code: Analyst: ES Date Originated: SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Animal Services Authority General Manager, plan, coordinate and supervise field and animal control activities; to supervise the work of animal control staff engaged in the operation of a comprehensive animal control program which includes, but is not limited to the interpretation and enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances related to the impound and rescue of domestic animals, rabies control, animal cruelty and neglect, humane euthanasia of animals, and spay and neuter; to provide information to the public regarding animal control operations and procedures, to act for the Animal Services Authority General Manager during periods of absence, and to de related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position class that reports directly to the Animal Services Authority General Manager and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the animal control, field, licensing, and rabies control programs. TYPICAL TASKS Plans, supervises and coordinates the work of field, patrol and licensing staff, including the impounding of animals, assessment of physical and behavioral conditions of stray and impounded animals; performs enforcement tasks such as issuing of notices to appear in court, warrant service, and related duties; establishing protocols for the assessment of emergency medical attention of animals; responsibility for protocols for the proper care of animals during impoundment and transportation; assigns vehicles and equipment to staff and arranges for the proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles; insures the safety of field, patrol and licensing staff; trains and acts as a technical resource to field, license and shelter staff; recommends, implements, and writes operation policies and procedures related to animal control field services, and establishes uniformity in the application of rules, regulations and policies established by the Authority General Manager. | |
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