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Shelter Operations Manager, Animal Services Page o Coordinates transportation of animals to spay/neuter clinic, off site adoption stations and other locations. o Supervises animal care staff in cleaning, feeding and medicating procedures. o Oversees general maintenance of the shelter; contacts Public Works to report repairs needed. o Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: o Knowledge of animal care, animal handling and animal health. o Knowledge of disease symptomatology and medical procedures. o Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sterilization procedures and basic sanitation rules. o Knowledge of animal restraint, animal temperament and behavior modification. o Knowledge of shelter's standard operating policies and procedures. o Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding adoptions. o Skill in operating a computer. o Skill in training and supervision. o Skill in public and interpersonal relations. o Skill in oral and written communication. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Shelter Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. Completed work is spot-checked for accuracy, compliance with procedures, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include federal and state laws and regulations, local animal control and health ordinances, and department policies, procedures and manuals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application. 5 COMPLEXITY: The work consists of overseeing the health care and general conditions of the animals in the shelter. Handling a variety of new crisis situations on an ongoing basis contributes to the complexity of the work. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to ensure that shelter animals receives the best qualify of care. Successful performance helps ensure that animals