Director Animal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $44,699.20 - $53,643.20 Annually
Location : Animal Care and Control - 10521 Baur Blvd - St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00237
Department: Public Health - Veterinary Services
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Animal Care and Control Supervisor will supervise the daily operations of field animal care and control staff and ensure ordinance compliance.
Weekends will be required.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability. A full listing of benefits is available here:
Examples of Duties
• Oversee daily animal control operations, including generating work schedules, ensuring the safety of the community and animals, implementing policies and ensuring procedures comply with regulations.
• Oversee the response to calls by providing education on ordinances and responsible pet ownership, investigating complaints and preparing evidence and reports.
• Manage issuance of citations, report writing, and chain of custody for evidence.
• Manage preventative maintenance and repairs for all animal care and control vehicles and other equipment
• Maintain relationships and manage communications with other animal control, police, and enforcement departments
• Provide expertise and updates regarding animal control cases.
• Review evidence and reports that are being completed by animal control staff.
• Conduct regular inspections of daily operations to ensure outcomes meet goals.
• Provide direct animal care and control services as needed.
• Adapt practices to ensure the most current approaches to animal health and welfare are implemented.
• Provide training and education opportunities to staff members.
• Assist with inventory management of animal control field uniforms and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to six years of experience working with a variety of predominantly domestic animals.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Do you have a current valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please explain six years of experience with domestic animals.
Required Question