Salary : $53,622.40 - $67,017.60 AnnuallyLocation : Watauga, TX 76148Job Type: Full TimeJob Number: PD 05-117Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 11/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummary of Position Under general supervision, supervises staff engaged in daily operations of the City's animal shelter. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises animal shelter staff; oversees service calls; responds to customer complaints.
- Provides staff training regarding shelter operations and procedures; ensures staff receive state-mandated continuing education hours.
- Answers phones; greets visitors; provides information regarding applicable laws and ordinances.
- Oversees animal adoptions; prepares documentation for incoming/outgoing/licensing activities.
- Enforces laws and ordinances; issues citations; appears in court as needed.
- Contacts rescue organizations regarding the transporting of animals.
- Oversees the medical treatment of animals, including euthanasia.
- Conducts the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the animal shelter.
- Oversees or conducts the cleaning of the shelter as well as animal medication and veterinary care.
- Transports animals to and from veterinary or sterilization clinics.
- Serves as a member of the Animal Advisory Board.
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
- Works under general supervision of the Environment Services Sergeant.
Minimum Qualifications Education, Training and Experience GuidelinesHigh School diploma or equivalent; AND four (4) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience, in animal control operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Texas driver's license. Basic and Advanced Animal Control license.Euthanasia license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed both in an office and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm from animals, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of animal control and humane euthanasia.
- Animal handling methods and techniques.
- State laws and City ordinances regarding animal control and treatment.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
- Principles and practices of office management.
- Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
- Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
- Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
- Customer service principles and practices.
- Principles of record keeping, records retention, records management, and file maintenance.
Skill in:
- Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
- Using animal confinement equipment.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- Understanding, and applying relevant policies and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinate staff, co-workers, City staff, vendors, local businesses, veterinary offices and other animal shelters.
- Operating a personal computer and software programs, and data entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Abilities:
- Ability to present a professional appearance that meets the standards of the Watauga Police Department as outlined in the
- Have strong leadership abilities to effectively oversee and guide the daily operations of animal care and control services.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSFull TimeThe City of Watauga offers a variety of employment benefits to all regular full time employees. SALARY AND RETIREMENTSALARYSalary ranges are designed to be competitive with area industries and municipalities.SOCIAL SECURITYThe City of Watauga is a non-participating agency.TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMRegular full-time employee's tax-deferred contribution into the pension fund is 7% of gross wages. The City matches this contribution on a 2 to 1 ratio. Vested after 5 years. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service. MEDICARE Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of their pay for Medicare insurance.LONGEVITY PAYFull-time employees who have been employed for one (1) year are eligible to receive longevity pay. Eligible employees will receive twelve dollars ($12) for each month they have been employed, and this is distributed as a lump sum in the month of December. TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe city will reimburse eligible employees for a portion of the cost of tuition. Conditions and restrictions do apply.LEAVEHOLIDAYSThirteen (13) holidays including New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, 2 Personal Days and Birthday Holiday.VACATIONEmployees begin accruing vacation leave when hired but are unable to use it until after successfully completing their 6 month probationary period. Full-time Employee's vacation leave accrual rates are based on length of service. Vacation leave during the 1st and 2nd year is 80 hours annually. Vacation leave during the 3rd and 4th year is 120 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of five to 10 years of service is 128 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of ten years of service is 168 hours annually. SICK LEAVESick leave is accrued at 10 hours per month for a total of 120 hours per year for regular Full time employeesHEALTHCAREMEDICAL INSURANCEAll regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Family coverage is available by payroll deductions at reduced group rates. Retirees are also eligible for coverage.HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTThe City of Watauga offers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to employees who have elected a High Deductible Health Plan. Employees can deposit money to their HSA through payroll deductions on an income tax free basis. Employees own their HSA and the money can roll over every year if not used. The account is theirs and they will keep it even if they leave the City. Employees will be issued a debit MasterCard, which can be used to pay for medical expenses, prescriptions and other qualifying itemsINCOME PROTECTIONLIFE INSURANCEThe City presently has a group life insurance program under which regular full-time City employees are eligible for a minimum of $20,000 or 1X the annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 at no cost to them. Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is also provided at no cost to regular full-time employees for the same coverage.VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCEVoluntary Term Life Insurance is available in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Coverage is available for spouses under age 70 in increments of $5,000 to $150,000 not to exceed 50% of your amount. Children of covered employees can have $10,000. This coverage is guaranteed at the initial offering up to $150,000 for employees under age 60, $30,000 for spouses under age 60 and $10,000 for children. If you apply at a later date or for amounts over the Guaranteed Issue you need to complete a medical questionnaire and could be declined for coverage. Cost will depend on the employee's and spouse's age and coverage amount. You also have the option to add AD&D coverage to your Life Insurance. AD&D coverage to employee and spouse voluntary life insurance. The amount must match the amount of supplemental life insurance. (Cost $0.03 per thousand)LONG TERM DISABILITYAll regular full-time employees have long term disability coverage, which is provided at the City's expense. The long-term disability plan provides financial protection for regular full-time employees by paying a portion of the employee's income (up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month).MILITARY LEAVERegular employees are allowed (15) days per year.WORKERS COMPENSATIONEmployees may receive up to three months of salary continuation due to an on-the-job injuryVOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS Group rates are offered for supplemental insurance plans including Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Medical Transportation, Permanent Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal and Identity Theft, and Short Term Disability coverage. These are voluntary plans paid for by the employee. OTHER BENEFITSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit available for employees and their dependents to be used for confidential counseling.SERVICE AWARDSEmployees receive service awards for every five years of service.DIRECT DEPOSITThe City of Watauga is a direct deposit City. The City offers the ability to deposit employees' paychecks into 6 different accounts, if desired.WATAUGA RECREATION CENTEREmployee membership is free.