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Job Summary Supervise the daily workflow activities of the administrative and shelter staff and provide care to the animals at the Culpeper Animal Shelter. Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervises the daily workflow and duties of the administrative and shelter staff. Coordinates daily work activities; implements work schedules; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; assists with complex/problem situations.

Assist with departmental compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Responds to questions pertaining to the operation, County code and departmental procedures, etc.; acts as a liaison with other County and outside agencies etc.; performs public relations duties upon request, speaks to community groups. Care for animals in the shelter

Feeds and bathes animals. Provides medications, vaccinates and de-worms animals. Provides fresh water.

Checks the physical condition of animals. Ensures cages are locked. Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment.

Oversees on and off-site adoption of animals at the Animal shelter and various other locations. Maintains file system of various department files/records; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents. Maintains adequate inventory of office supplies and orders supplies as needed.

Assist with stocking shelter supplies, animal food, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies. Completes necessary paperwork for animal shelter duties to include treatment sheets, adoption paperwork, etc. Euthanizes and disposes of animals as directed according to health and sanitary standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Record lost and found information. Perform various housekeeping tasks. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications Education and Experience: Education and experience equivalent to high school diploma supplemented with 4 years of professional experience working with animals and at least six (6) months of supervisory experience. At least one year of animal control training and basic law enforcement, preferred. Previous vet tech experience, preferred.

Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license. Must be able to obtain certification in euthanasia and firearms. Must be bondable.

Must be capable of qualifying as sworn and appointed Deputy Animal Control Officer. Must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to supervise staff Knowledge and ability to communicate organization's mission and vision and act as a role model to others Considerable knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques for caring for animals, administering medications, and maintaining shelter cages, equipment, and kennels Knowledge of department operations and of general principles of animal control and related regulations Ability to operate animal care equipment Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the position Ability to teach and follow safety standards established by the department, etc.

Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, etc. Ability to work in a team environment Ability to provide the highest level of customer service Working Conditions & Disclaimer PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as moderately demanding work. Must be able to lift, carry, pull, and pull heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception, and depths. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks may risk exposure to disease, aggressive animals, and noise extremes, and odors.

Disclaimer The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies. The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.