<p>Hendricks County Job Description</p> <p>Title: Shelter Supervisor</p> <p>FLSA Status: Exempt</p> <p>Department: Animal Shelter</p> <p>Supervisor: Board of Commissioners</p> <p>Purpose of Position: Administers and maintains the operations of the Hendricks County Animal Shelter in accordance with State and County laws and regulations.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Supervises and manages the activity and scheduling of all Animal Shelter personnel, including recruiting, disciplining, and training all Animal Shelter personnel. </li><li>Delegates work assignments to paid, volunteer and community service staff. </li><li>Manages the cleanliness of the facility including kennels and cages. </li><li>Performs all administrative duties pertaining to the paper flow of records. </li><li>Answers questions per phone calls and in person regarding procedures, and accepts complaints. </li><li>Performs euthanasia and decapitations of sheltered animals. </li><li>Transports decapitated heads to Board of Health for rabies examination. </li><li>Responds to citizen's complaints and uses personal discretion in solving problems within the laws and regulations. </li><li>Prepares claims, maintenance of financial books and records to be audited by the state. </li><li>Prepares and maintains payroll for shelter staff. </li><li>Maintains employee sick and vacation leave records. </li><li>Prepares semi-monthly claims for animal shelter invoices, updates the budget line-item balances and submits claims to the Auditor's Office. </li><li>Records and maintains daily, weekly and monthly activity records, including animal census, animals euthanized, and animals claimed or adopted. </li><li>Manage emergency response plan/team for the care of animals that have been displaced due to a manmade or natural disaster. </li><li>Coordinate all emergency and natural disaster responses with emergency management and the health department. </li><li>Assist emergency management department and health department to develop an emergency response plan for the care of animals that could be displaced during a manmade or natural disaster. </li><li>Manage and assist with disposal of animals that have perished due to a manmade or natural disaster. </li><li>Prepares and presents annual budget. </li><li>Maintains records of drugs used on animals and reports findings to state and federal government. </li><li>Oversees all Shelter activity, both on-site and off-site. </li><li>Acts as escort for those visiting the shelter. </li><li>Assists with the adoption of animals or the return of an animal to its owner. </li><li>Quarantines animals that have proven to be a threat. </li><li>Feeds the animals. </li><li>Speaks at community schools and/or functions to promote proper animal care. </li></ul> <p>Non-Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Performs general animal shelter maintenance. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education & Qualification Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED. </li><li>Must live in Hendricks County within 30 days of accepting position. </li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age.. </li><li>Must have and maintain an Indiana Driver's License. </li><li>Previous management and/or supervisory experience. </li><li>Ability to handle a variety of animals in all situations. </li><li>Ability to train employees. </li><li>Ability to follow and understand State Board of Health regulations. </li><li>Excellent public relations skills and the ability to maintain composure during crisis situations. </li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and varying priorities. </li><li>Ability to maintain accurate and current records. </li><li>Must be bondable. </li><li>Must be certified by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy and by the United States DEA. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills. </li><li>Proficient computer skills. </li><li>Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with other people. </li><li>Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. </li><li>Proficient knowledge of general office practices, such as filing, record keeping, phone etiquette, etc. </li></ul> <p>Responsibility:</p> <p>Incumbent works independently establishing and following guidelines and procedures. Incumbent must use discretion in managing the day-to-day operations of the shelter and managing the employees. Errors in work can result in substantial cost and risk repercussions to the county and the general public. Undetected errors could result in disease transmission or injury to citizens.</p> <p>Working Relationships:</p> <p>Working relationships are with court personnel, other county departments, governmental agencies, law enforcement agencies, State and County Boards of Health, animal welfare organizations and the general public for the purpose of communicating factual or procedural information, responding to requests.</p> <p>Working Conditions & Physical Demands:</p> <p>Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather. Some exposure to odors associated with dead, decaying animals inside the shelter, including dirt, excretions and vomit when in the caged areas. Also, exposed to diseased, vicious and wild animals. There is threat of injury from animal's teeth and claws. Exposed to high noise levels due to barking dogs. Risk of contracting diseases and infestations such as rabies, strep throat from dogs, cold-like symptoms from cats, fleas, lice, ticks, hook worms, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and round worm. Exposure to chemicals, fumes, and vapors used for disinfecting. Occasional heavy lifting is required. Stress may be incurred from euthanizing and decapitating animals.</p> <p>I have read and understand this job description, and its relationship to the position I occupy.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Signature Date</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Printed Name</p>