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Shelter Operations Manager, Animal Services 4 Page JOB TITLE: Shelter Operations Manager AS/3 DEPARTMENT: Animal Services, Orange County JOB SL~v]:MARY: This position is responsible for overseeing the health care and general conditions of all shelter animals, including cleaning, feeding and medications. MAJOR DUTIES: o Oversees the daily operation of the County's animal shelter, including making work and schedule assignments to Care Technicians and Health Technicians and associated volunteers and community workers, assuring shelter operations meet County and state standards o Develops work plans for staff and evaluates performance; participates in hiring and any needed discipline activities. o Develops and implements recommended policies and procedures in areas of animal husbandry practices, medical program, behavior program, adoption program and shelter operations, and ensures adopted policies and procedures are adhered to in the workplace. o Assures cleanliness and safety of building and animal areas. o Fills in for the Shelter Director when needed; assists with work of volunteer services and with public and community contact. o Oversees health examinations, spay/neuter program and emergencies. o Oversees adoption programs including adoption counseling and training; contacts animal placement and community groups as needed.. o Investigates complaints as needed. o Assists in preparation and monitoring of division budget. o Serves in an on-call responsibility for response to animal emergencies after hours. o Coordinates and participates in the euthanasia program; oversees the ordering of supplies and the security of controlled substances; records and secures all controlled substances o Ensures that kennel and cattery policies and procedures and disease management protocols are followed.