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12 <br />JOB TITLE: Shelter Director <br />AS/2 <br />JOB SLINIMARY: This position is responsible for managing the operations of the animal <br />shelter.. <br />MAJOR DEITIES: <br />o Oversees the day-to-day operations of the shelter. <br />o Develops recommended policies and procedures and ensures that adopted policies <br />and procedures are adhered to in daily work performance.. <br />o Monitors and evaluates expenses; reviews and maintains activity statements, <br />o Oversees facility maintenance. <br />o Initiates contacts, maintains relationships and responds to inquiries from the <br />media. <br />o Prepares press releases and public service announcements. <br />o Makes presentations at meetings and on television, <br />o Hires, trains and supervises employees; counsels, disciplines and evaluates <br />employees. <br />o Performs other related duties as assigned. <br />KNOWLEDGE REQI.JIRED BY THE POSITION: <br />o Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal care and animal health. <br />o Knowledge of state and county requirements and guidelines governing animal <br />shelters. <br />o Knowledge of county ordinances, including personnel and budgeting procedures. <br />o Knowledge of department policies and procedures. <br />o Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping, <br />o Skill in decision making and problem solving, <br />o Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data. <br />o Skill in developing short and long range plans. <br />