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Indy Gov Administrator of Operations - ACS in Indianapolis, Indiana
Administrator of Operations - ACS
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Administrator of Operations - ACS
Location
Animal Care Services, IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
07903
Department
Animal Care Services
Opening Date
11/20/2023
Closing Date
2/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
This position is responsible for organizing, managing, staffing, and supervising shelter and enforcement operations of the ACS division. The incumbent in this position must utilize independent judgment in different areas of the division. The incumbents other actions are dictated by established policies and procedures, civil laws criminal laws, and the codes established by the city and county. The incumbent in this position will be on call 24-hours a day all year. Position reports to the Deputy Director.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Maintains the ACS divisions budget, records, and documents for compliance purposes
Manages the day-to-day operations of the divisions kennel, medical, and enforcement bureaus
Monitors the assigned division’s performance, directing the training of subordinates, counseling staff, and issuing disciplinary action
Establishes and oversees the recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, evaluations, and counseling of team members
Analyzing staff responsibilities and staff response to demands for services.
Identifies opportunities for shelter and enforces transparency for efficiency
Plan, develop, establish, and updates standard operating procedures for the division
Assists managers with administrative functions to allow them to collaborate with their teams more directly
Oversees the compliance and regulations regarding the care of the animals and maintains the logs for controlled substances
Works directly with ACS volunteers ensuring the following of standard protocols
Assists the Deputy Director in identifying and implementing strategic goals and priorities
Revises existing programs and develops new programs to meet the changing demands of the division
Develops appropriate reports for ACS kennel and enforcement statistics to include the number of animals adopted
Collects and provides data for grant reporting
Oversees projects and partnerships with other animal welfare advocates including those in the city and county
Stays abreast and maintains relationships with union representatives including contractual obligations, union grievances, and team member accountability
Attends and speaks at public, departmental, divisional, committee, council, board, and judicial proceedings as needed
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Must be compassionate in all areas of the animal welfare. Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during a crisis event in an emotionally charged environment. Must have proven management skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members and experience managing and working with union team members. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must have great communications skills both orally and written and be able to adapt to different tones and messaging to meet the needs of different audiences in different settings. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions. Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with one (1) year of experience in a similar setting with three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Must be compassionate in all areas of the animal welfare. Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during a crisis event in an emotionally charged environment. Must have proven management skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members and experience managing and working with union team members. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must have great communications skills both orally and written and be able to adapt to different tones and messaging to meet the needs of different audiences in different settings. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions. Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.